Physics of sedimentology : textbook and reference
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Physics of sedimentology : textbook and reference
Springer, c2004
2nd ed
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Rev. ed. of: Physical principles of sedimentology. c1989
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This textbook explains sedimentological processes via the fundamental physics that underlies the actual mechanisms involved.
Demonstrates the applicability of fundamental principles, such as Newton's Three Laws of Motion, the Law of Conservation of Energy, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, and of other physical relations in hydraulics and groundwater hydrology by discussions of natural processes which form sediments and sedimentary rocks.
In this second edition several chapters have been updated and amended to reflect progress in the field
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.- 2 Sorting Out and Mixing.- 3 Grains Settle.- 4 Sediments Are Moved.- 5 Rocks Fall.- 6 Suspensions Flow.- 7 Sand Waves Migrate.- 8 Oceans Are Ventilated.- 9 Groundwater Circulates.- 10 Components Equilibrate.- 11 Evaporation Pumps.- 12 Isotopes Fractionate.- 13 Basins Subside.- 14 Why Creativity in Geology.- Appendix I.- Appendix II.- References.
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