Principles of sedimentary basin analysis

Author(s)

• Miall, Andrew D.

Bibliographic Information

Principles of sedimentary basin analysis

Andrew D. Miall

Springer, 1999

3rd updated and enl. ed

• [hrd]

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

With 468 figures and 24 tables

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Review of the second edition "For geologists and geophysicists studying sedimentary fill of basins, this volume is a valuable addition to their shelves. The book is packed with informationincludes numerous lists of references, and is up-to-date. As a source volume, this book is second to none. It is clear and well organized." GEOPHYSICS

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- 2 The Stratigraphic-Sedimentologic Database.- 3 Stratigraphic Correlation.- 4 Facies Analysis.- 5 Basin-Mapping Methods.- 6 Sequence Stratigraphy.- 7 Tectonism and Sedimentation: Principles and Models.- 8 Regional and Global Stratigraphic Cycles.- 9 Sedimention and Plate Tectonics.- 10 Conclusions.- Author Index.

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Details

• NCID: BC15337356
• ISBN:
  • 3540657908
  • 9783540657903
• LCCN: 99036198
• Country Code: gw
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Berlin
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 616 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : QE615
  • DC21 : 552/.5
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Sedimentary basins
  • LCSH : Stratigraphic correlation