Sedimentary Rocks in the field A Colour Guide

• Main Author: Stow, Dorrick A. V. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London MANSON PUBLISHING 2005
• Subjects: Rocks, Sedimentary > Handbooks, manuals, etc; Rocks, Sedimentary > Atlases
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• Physical Description: 320 pages illustrations 22 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 298-300) and index
• ISBN: 1874545693; 9781874545699

Ideas and concepts in sedimentology are changing rapidly but fundamental field work and data collection remain the basis of the science. This book is intended as a guide to the recognition and description of sedimentary rocks in the field. It aims to help the geologist know what to observe and record and how best to interpret this data. The emphasis is on illustrating the principal types of sedimentary rocks and the book contains over 400 superb colour photos and drawings. The introductory chapter defines the main types of sedimentary rock and their initial recognition, followed by a section highlighting safety in the field.