Submarine Fans and Related Turbidite Systems

Submarine Fans and Related Turbidite Systems
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781461251149
ISBN-13 : 1461251141
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Submarine Fans and Related Turbidite Systems by : Arnold H. Bouma

Exchange of information in the field of earth sciences is increasingly needed to stay informed about advances. However, the continuous increase in the number of journal articles and books is very noticeable, while the available time to keep up is decreasing. Such a large flow of information commonly necessitates professionals to search selec tively for material and special publications in one's sub-discipline that have more specific coverage. In addition to surveying research needs, earth scientists working in a pure or applied research environment collect and produce information that often is of interest to the much larger group of industry-employed geologists and geophysicists, to professionals employed by agencies, and to students. To accommodate this exchange of needed information, Springer-Verlag is launching a monograph series entitled "Frontiers in Sedimentary Geology." This series will cover a number of subjects related to sediments and sedimentary rocks in a manner that both the researcher and the industrially oriented earth scientist can use constructively. Pub lications in this monograph series may fit one or more of the following main categories: Topical A topical subject will cover either the different aspects of a selected environment of deposition, or present a world tour of a particular depositional environment to dem onstrate its variability and its commonalities. The author(s) or editor(s) accepts the responsibility to guide the reader as to the state of knowledge, rather than providing a set of independent chapters.

Submarine Geomorphology

Submarine Geomorphology
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 554
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ISBN-10 : 9783319578521
ISBN-13 : 3319578529
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis Submarine Geomorphology by : Aaron Micallef

This book on the current state of knowledge of submarine geomorphology aims to achieve the goals of the Submarine Geomorphology working group, set up in 2013, by establishing submarine geomorphology as a field of research, disseminating its concepts and techniques among earth scientists and professionals, and encouraging students to develop their skills and knowledge in this field. Editors have invited 30 experts from around the world to contribute chapters to this book, which is divided into 4 sections – (i) Introduction & history, (ii) Data & methods, (ii) Submarine landforms & processes and (iv) Conclusions & future directions. Each chapter provides a review of a topic, establishes the state-of-the-art, identifies the key research questions that need to be addressed, and delineates a strategy on how to achieve this. Submarine geomorphology is a priority for many research institutions, government authorities and industries globally. The book is useful for undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals with limited training in this field.

Fine-Grained Turbidite Systems

Fine-Grained Turbidite Systems
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Publisher : AAPG
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 9780891813538
ISBN-13 : 0891813535
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Fine-Grained Turbidite Systems by : Arnold H. Bouma

Accompanying CD-ROM includes additional illustrations and material.

An Introduction to the Analysis of Ancient Turbidite Basins from an Outcrop Perspective

An Introduction to the Analysis of Ancient Turbidite Basins from an Outcrop Perspective
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Publisher : AAPG
Total Pages : 97
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ISBN-10 : 9780891811886
ISBN-13 : 0891811885
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis An Introduction to the Analysis of Ancient Turbidite Basins from an Outcrop Perspective by : Emiliano Mutti

Turbidite sedimentation of ancient orogenic belts is considered closely related to that of marginal flood-dominated fluvio-deltaic systems. These notes provide criteria that can be used for the description and interpretation of ancient turbidite systems exposed in thrust and fold belts.

Mass-transport Deposits in Deepwater Settings

Mass-transport Deposits in Deepwater Settings
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Publisher : SEPM Soc for Sed Geology
Total Pages : 532
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ISBN-10 : 9781565762862
ISBN-13 : 156576286X
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Mass-transport Deposits in Deepwater Settings by : R. Craig Shipp

Historically, submarine-mass failures or mass-transport deposits have been a focus of increasingly intense investigation by academic institutions particularly during the last decade, though they received much less attention by geoscientists in the energy industry. With recent interest in expanding petroleum exploration and production into deeper water-depths globally and more widespread availability of high-quality data sets, mass-transport deposits are now recognized as a major component of most deep-water settings. This recognition has lead to the realization that many aspects of these deposits are still unknown or poorly understood. This volume contains twenty-three papers that address a number of topics critical to further understanding mass-transport deposits. These topics include general overviews of these deposits, depositional settings on the seafloor and in the near-subsurface interval, geohazard concerns, descriptive outcrops, integrated outcrop and seismic data/seismic forward modeling, petroleum reservoirs, and case studies on several associated topics. This volume will appeal to a broad cross section of geoscientists and geotechnical engineers, who are interested in this rapidly expanding field. The selection of papers in this volume reflects a growing trend towards a more diverse blend of disciplines and topics, covered in the study of mass-transport deposits.

Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks

Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 928
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ISBN-10 : 9781402008726
ISBN-13 : 1402008724
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks by : V. Middleton

This comprehensive, one-volume encyclopedia covers the sedimentological aspects of sediments and sedimentary rocks. It features more than 250 entries by some 180 eminent contributors from all over the world, excellent indices, cross references, and extensive bibliographies.

Confined Turbidite Systems

Confined Turbidite Systems
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Publisher : Geological Society of London
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 1862391491
ISBN-13 : 9781862391499
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Confined Turbidite Systems by : Simon A. Lomas

This publication reflects a growing appreciation of the extent to which turbidite depositional system development is fundamentally affected by basin-floor topography. In the many turbidite and turbidite hydrocarbon reservoirs, depositional patterns have been moderately to strongly confined by pre-existing slopes. This volume examines aspects of sediment dispersal and accumulation in deep-water systems where sea-floor topography has exerted a decisive control on deposition, and explores the associated controls on hydrocarbon reservoir architecture and heterogeneity.

The Ordos Basin

The Ordos Basin
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 534
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ISBN-10 : 9780323852654
ISBN-13 : 0323852653
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ordos Basin by : Renchao Yang

The Ordos Basin: Sedimentological Research for Hydrocarbons Exploration provides an overview of sedimentological approaches used in the lacustrine Ordos Basin (but also applicable in other marine and lacustrine basins) to make hydrocarbon exploration more efficient. Oil exploration is becoming increasingly focused on tight sandstone reservoirs and shales. The development of these reservoirs, particularly regarding the sedimentary processes and the resulting sediments, are still poorly understood. Exploration and exploitation of such reservoirs requires new insights into the lateral and vertical facies changes, and as already indicated above, the knowledge surrounding facies and how they change in deep-water environments is still relatively unclear. - Covers several geological aspects so the reader may well understand the context of the various chapters - Explores and explains the important relationship between sedimentology and hydrocarbon explorations - Highlights the significance of sedimentological aspects (facies, porosity, etc.) for basin analysis and the development of energy resources

Atlas of Deep Water Environments

Atlas of Deep Water Environments
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9789401112345
ISBN-13 : 9401112347
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis Atlas of Deep Water Environments by : K.T. Pickering

Deep-Water Processes and Facies Models: Implications for Sandstone Petroleum Reservoirs

Deep-Water Processes and Facies Models: Implications for Sandstone Petroleum Reservoirs
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 496
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ISBN-10 : 9780080458427
ISBN-13 : 0080458424
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Deep-Water Processes and Facies Models: Implications for Sandstone Petroleum Reservoirs by : G. Shanmugam

This rock-based book is an attempt to link deep-water process sedimentology with sandstone petroleum reservoirs. In presenting a consistent process interpretation, the author has relied on his description and interpretation of core and outcrop (1:20 to 1:50 scale) from 35 case studies (which include 32 petroleum reservoirs), totaling more than 30,000 feet (9,145 m), carried out during the past 30 years (1974-2004). This book should serve as an important source of information for students on history, methodology, first principles, advanced concepts, controversies, and practical applications on deep-water sedimentology and petroleum geology.* Discusses the link between deep-water process sedimentology and petroleum geology * Addresses criteria for recognizing deposits of gravity-driven, thermohaline-driven, wind-driven, and tide-driven processes in deep-water environments* Provides head-on approach to resolve controversial process-related problems