Sediment Routing Systems: The Fate of Sediment from Source to Sink
Cambridge University Press, 9/14/2017
EAN 9781107091993, ISBN10: 1107091993
Hardcover, 422 pages, 25.3 x 17.8 x 2.3 cm
Language: English
This cutting-edge summary combines ideas from several sub-disciplines including geology, geomorphology, oceanography and geochemistry to provide an integrated view of Earth surface dynamics in terms of sediment generation, transport and deposition. Introducing a global view of fundamental concepts underpinning source-to-sink studies, it provides an analysis of the component segments which make up sediment routing systems. The functioning of sediment routing systems is illustrated through calculations of denudation and sedimentation as well as the response to external drivers; with the final sections focusing on the stratigraphic record of sediment routing systems. Containing quantitative solutions to a wide range of problems in Earth surface dynamics, it is suitable for graduate students as well as academic and professional researchers; and will enable an understanding of sediment routing systems.
Preface
Part I. A Global View of Sediment Routing Systems
1. Sediment routing systems
first concepts
2. The global character of river basins
3. Global biogeochemical cycles
Part II. The Segments of Sediment Routing Systems
4. The catchment-fluvial segment
5. The continental shelf segment
6. The deep marine segment
Part III. The Functioning of Sediment Routing Systems
7. Denudation and sedimentation
8. Dynamics of sediment routing systems
Part IV. The Stratigraphic Record of Sediment Routing Systems
9. Sediment production, evolution and provenance
10. Sediment routing systems and sequence stratigraphy
References
Index.