Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide)
Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide) By Maurice E. Tucker
Publisher: Wiley 2003 | 244 Pages | ISBN: 0470851236 | PDF | 8 MB
Publisher: Wiley 2003 | 244 Pages | ISBN: 0470851236 | PDF | 8 MB
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.