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Sedimentary Rocks in the Field, 3rd Edition (Geological Field Guide)

By Maurice E. Tucker

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
9780470851234, 9780470864432, 0470851236
LCC
QE471 .T84 2003
Open Library ID
OL22551861M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
8 MB (8527507 bytes)
Edition
3
Pages
244\250
Topic
Geology
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This handy pocket-sized guide shows how to achieve successful fieldwork on sedimentary rocks, paying particular detail to the precision and accuracy of recording detail. Various sedimentary rock-types, textures and all the basic field techniques required are clearly described. Thoroughly revised to incorporate up-to-date information, this 3rd edition will be of use to all students and professionals with a geological background. Features include: New sections on safety in the field, the use of GPS in sedimentary studies, core description, fossils as depth indicators and facies models. Improved illustrations and a new updated layout.

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