Table of Contents

Preface Introduction: sedimentology and stratigraphyTerrigenous clastic sediments: gravel, sand and mudBiogenic, chemical and volcanic sedimentsProcesses of transport and sedimentary structuresEnvironments and faciesContinents: sources of sediment and environments of depositionGlaciers and ice capsArid continental depositional environmentsRivers: the fluvial environmentLacustrine environments: fresh and saline lakesThe marine realm: morphology and processesDeltas and estuariesCoastlines: beaches, barriers and lagoonsShallow seasDeep marine environmentsVolcanic environmentsSediments into rocks: post-depositional processesStratigraphy and lithostratigraphyBiostratigraphyDating and correlation techniquesSequence stratigraphy and sea level changesSubsurface stratigraphySedimentary basinsThe Earth through geologic timeReferencesIndex

About the Author

Gary Nichols teaches sedimentology and stratigraphy at Royal Holloway University of London, UK, and has also recently taught courses at the University Centre on Svalbard, Norway. His research interests in the analysis of facies and sedimentary basins have taken him to every continent, providing experience of a wide range of sedimentary rocks types of different ages in a variety of depositional settings.

Reviews

"Altogether an enjoyable read. I would recommend Gary Nichols' book to anyone who intends to spend the rest of their life contemplating rocks, at whatever level. GBP26.50 is a reasonable price to pay for a concise and uncluttered companion to future studies." Anne Morton, The OUGS Journal, Symposium Edition 2001 "...this book caught my attention with its fine photographs and discussions of sedimentary rocks...Nichols has written a pleasurable book..." Journal of Sedimentary Research