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An Introduction to Image Analysis, Sediments and Paleoenvironments

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Francus, P., Bradley, R.S., Thurow, J. (2005). An Introduction to Image Analysis, Sediments and Paleoenvironments. In: Francus, P. (eds) Image Analysis, Sediments and Paleoenvironments. Developments in Paleoenvironmental Research, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-2122-4_1

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