Sedimentary Rocks in the Field
A Practical Guide
4th Edition
Published on 25. December 2010
288 pages
978-0-470-97368-4 (ISBN)
Description
This fourth edition builds on the success of previous editions andfor the first time is produced in full colour throughout withimproved photos and diagrams. It retains its popular pocket sizeand is an essential buy for all students working in the field.
The text shows how sedimentary rocks are tackled in the fieldand has been written for all those with a geological background. Itdescribes how the features of sedimentary rocks can be recorded inthe field particularly through the construction of graphic logs. Insucceeding chapters the various sedimentary rock types, texturesand structures are discussed and shown how they can be describedand measured in the field. There are expanded sections on tracefossils and volcaniclastics along with updated reference list.Finally a concluding section deals briefly with faciesidentification and points the ways towards facies interpretations,and the identification of sequences and cycles.
Key Features:
* Full colour throughout with improved photos, figures anddiagrams in a modern layout.
* Complete revision and update of best selling textbook which ispart of the highly successful Field Guide series.
* Expanded sections on trace fossils and volcaniclastics alongwith updated reference list.
* Handy pocket size with laminated cover.
* Includes supplementary website with downloadable logging sheetsfor fieldwork activities.
Reviews / Votes
"All in all, this is a fine andimproved field guide for the geoscientist, befitting a fourthedition." (Environmental & Engineering Geoscience,4 November 2012)More details
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Maurice Edwin Tucker is a leading British sedimentologist, specialising in the field of carbonate sedimentology, more commonly known as limestones. From 1993 to 2011 he held the position of Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Durham, and from 1998 to 2011 was Master of University College, Durham.
Content
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1 Introduction.
1.1 Tools of the Trade.
1.2 Other Tools for the Field.
1.3 Use of GPS (Global Positioning System) in SedimentaryStudies.
1.4 Safety in the Field and General Guidance for Fieldwork.
2 Field Techniques.
2.1 What to Look For.
2.2 The Approach.
2.3 Field Notes.
2.4 Graphic Logs.
2.5 The Logging of Cores.
2.6 Lithofacies Codes.
2.7 Collecting Specimens.
2.8 Presentation of Results.
2.9 The Way-Up of Sedimentary Strata.
2.10 Stratigraphic Practice.
3 Sedimentary Rock Types.
3.1 Principal Lithological Groups.
3.2 Sandstones.
3.3 Conglomerates and Breccias.
3.4 Mudrocks.
3.5 Limestones.
3.6 Evaporites.
3.7 Ironstones.
3.8 Cherts.
3.9 Phosphate Deposits (Phosphorites).
3.10 Organic-Rich Deposits.
3.11 Volcaniclastic Deposits.
4 Sedimentary Rock Texture.
4.1 Introduction.
4.2 Sediment Grain-Size and Sorting.
4.3 Grain Morphology.
4.4 Sediment Fabric.
4.5 Textural Maturity.
4.6 Texture of Conglomerates and Breccias.
4.7 Induration and Degree of Weathering.
4.8 Colour of Sedimentary Rocks.
5 Sedimentary Structures and Geometry of SedimentaryDeposits.
5.1 Introduction.
5.2 Erosional Structures.
5.3 Depositional Structures.
5.4 Depositional Structures of Limestones (IncludingDolomites).
5.5 Post-Depositional Sedimentary Structures.
5.6 Biogenic Sedimentary Structures.
5.7 The Geometry of Sedimentary Deposits and Lateral FaciesChanges.
6 Fossils in the Field.
6.1 Introduction.
6.2 Fossil Distribution and Occurrence.
6.3 Fossil Associations and Diversity.
6.4 Skeletal Preservation (Taphonomy) and Diagenesis.
7 Palaeocurrent Analysis.
7.1 Introduction.
7.2 Palaeocurrent Measurements.
7.3 Structures for Palaeocurrent Measurement.
7.4 Presentation of Results and Calculation of Vector Means.
7.5 Interpretation of the Palaeocurrent Pattern.
8 What Next? Facies Identification and SequenceAnalysis.
8.1 Introduction.
8.2 Facies Analysis.
8.3 Facies, Facies Models and Depositional Environments.
8.4 Cycle Stratigraphy and Sequence Stratigraphy.
Recommended Reading.
Index.
