Sedimentology and Stratigraphy 3rd edition

"Each chapter covering environments of deposition will be divided into two sections. The first section will cover the characteristics of the modern setting, outlining the principal processes of erosion, transport and deposition. This will primarily be a geomorphological approach to sedimentology and environments. The second section will consider the products of the depositional environments in terms of what is preserved in the sedimentary record. This will be a stratigraphic approach to the products of different depositional environments. This approach is proposed to help draw a distinction between features that are important products of sedimentary processes in modern landscapes and the sedimentary products that will be preserved in the rock record. As an example, upland glacial processes create important sedimentary features in modern landscapes but are in regions of net degradation and will not be preserved in the longer-term rock record. The principle of using modern environments to interpret the sedimentary record will also be explored in more detail in terms of the limitations of the approach. Changes in the forms and diversity of plants and animals through time have very strongly impacted on sedimentary processes and products in both continental and marine environments. The differences between icehouse and greenhouse periods in Earth history also need to be taken into account when considering sedimentary environments. In particular, our current view of depositional environments is through the prism of the recent ice ages and many aspects of the greenhouse world would have looked very different. A simple uniformitarian' approach must therefore be used with care. Previous editions of the book made mention of these issues, but there will be more prominence to how changes in the planet through time impact on sedimentology"--

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Comprehensive textbook on all aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphic principles Sedimentology and Stratigraphy introduces the reader to the subjects and provides tools for the interpretation of sediments and sedimentary rocks, covering the processes of formation, transport, and deposition of sediment and applying them to develop conceptual models for the full range of sedimentary environments, from deserts to deep seas and reefs to rivers. Different approaches to using stratigraphic principles to date and correlate strata are also considered to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of sedimentology and stratigraphy. The 3rd edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. The book is now divided into five sections, and the chapters on different depositional settings now provide distinct sections on modern processes and sedimentary rocks. The new edition also features a new set of diagrams and photographs in full colour. Key concepts introduced in Sedimentology and Stratigraphy include: The importance of changes in plant and animal life through time and the effects on characteristics of both marine and continental sedimentary environments The distinction between modern environments and what is preserved in the sedimentary record The role of changing climate, tectonic events and sediment supply in determining the characteristics of deposits in the stratigraphic record Written by a highly qualified author with abundant experience in the field, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy serves as a highly accessible resource for students of geology and related subjects who seek to understand the formation, characteristics, and importance of sedimentary rocks.