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Sedimentology

Process and Product

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  • © 1982

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Authors:
  1. M. R. Leeder

    1. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Leeds, UK

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Table of contents (31 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. The Origin of Sediment Grains

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Theme

      1. The origin of terriginous clastic grains
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 3-14
      2. The origin of calcium carbonate grains
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 15-29
      3. Evaporites, biogenic silica, and phosphates
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 30-34
      4. Grain properties
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 35-43

  3. Fluid Flow and Sediment Transport

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
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    2. Theme

      1. Fluid properties and fluid motion
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 47-66
      2. Transport of sediment grains
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 67-75
      3. Sediment gravity flows
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 76-82

  4. Bedforms and Sedimentary Structures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83
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  5. Environmental and Facies Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117
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  6. Continental Environments and Facies Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 131-131
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    2. Theme

      1. Deserts
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 133-137
      2. Alluvial fans
        • M. R. Leeder
        Pages 138-141
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About this book

The origin, dispersal, deposition and burial of natural sediment grains is the central concern of sedimentology. The subject is truly inter­ disciplinary, commands the attention of Earth scientists, is of consider­ able interest to fluid dynamicists and civil engineers, and it finds widespread practical applications in industry. Sedimentology may be approached from two viewpoints: a descrip­ tive approach, as exemplified by traditional petrography and facies analysis, and a quantitative approach through the physical and chemical sciences. Both approaches are complementary and must be used in tandem if the recent remarkable progress in the field is to be sustained. This text aims to introduce such a combined approach to senior undergraduate students, graduate students and to interested professional Earth scientists. Thus the many descriptive diagrams in the text are counterbalanced by the use of basic physical and chemical reasoning through equations. I have tried to construct a text that follows logically on from the origin of sediment grains through fluid flow, transport, deposition and diagenesis (the change from sediment to rock). The text has been written assuming that some basic previous instruction has been given in the Earth sciences and in general physics and chemistry. Certain important derivations are given in appendices. I have avoided advanced mathematical treatment since it is my opinion that recogni­ tion of the basic physical or chemical basis to a problem is more important to the student than the formal mathematical reduction of poorly gathered data. As T. H.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Earth Sciences, University of Leeds, UK

    M. R. Leeder

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Sedimentology

  • Book Subtitle: Process and Product

  • Authors: M. R. Leeder

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5986-6

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: M.R. Leeder 1982

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-0-412-53300-6Published: 31 May 1982

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-009-5986-6Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 344

  • Topics: Sedimentology

  • Industry Sectors: Biotechnology

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