Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide) by Maurice E. Tucker

Sedimentary Rocks in the Field (Geological Field Guide)

Features

Cover Type: Paperback with 244 pages

Published by: Wiley

Edition: 3rd Edition May 23, 2003

Written in: English

ISBN 10 Number: 0470851236

ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470851234

Book Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches

Weighs: 10.1 ounces

Product Review
"The basic field techniques required are clearly described, with tables, illustrations and photos" ( DEW Journal, Vol.14, No.1, November 2004)

"a practical guideappropriate and well-designed" (Geological Magazine, 2005; Vol.142 (2))

Product 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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Updated on 6-4-2008.