Sedimentology [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 2016] Yasuto Itoh, Machiko Tamaki et al.

Sedimentology is a branch of geology which is focused on the study of sedimentary rock and geological sediments. It encompasses the study of modern sediments such as sand, silt, and clay, and the processes that result in their formation (erosion and weathering), transport, deposition and digenesis. This book helps to the students of geology who have acquired a basic knowledge of mineralogy, petrology, and stratigraphy, and are ready to apply these skills to an exciting and challenging field.