Author : Christian M. Robert
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 008093093X
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)
Book Synopsis Global Sedimentology of the Ocean by : Christian M. Robert
Download or read book Global Sedimentology of the Ocean written by Christian M. Robert and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2008-09-17 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great deal of information has been gained during the past 20 years about the deep ocean. This book synthesizes new information in marine sedimentology, applying concepts to case studies, and integrating the information in a context of plate tectonics, global circulation, and sedimentary processes. The potential of sediment series as archives of past environments is highlighted.* complete update of synthetic information in marine sedimentology.* association of information on the origin and transport of sediment particles, the evolution of sediment series and their role as archives of past environments.