Geochemical Sediments and Landscapes

Geochemical Sediments and Landscapes By
2007 | 486 Pages | ISBN: 1405125195 | PDF | 10 MB
This state-of-the-art volume reviews both past work and current research, with contributions from internationally recognized experts. The book is organized into fourteen chapters and designed to embrace the full range of terrestrial geochemical sediments. An up-to-date and comprehensive survey of research in the field of geochemical sediments and landscapes Discusses the main duricrusts, including calcrete, laterite and silcrete Considers deposits precipitated in various springs, lakes, caves and near-coastal environments Considers the range of techniques used in the analysis of geochemical sediments, representing a significant advance on previous textsContent: Chapter 1 Introduction: Geochemical Sediments in Landscapes (pages 1-9): David J. Nash and Sue J. McLarenChapter 2 Calcrete (pages 10-45): V. Paul WrightChapter 3 Laterite and Ferricrete (pages 45-94): Mike WiddowsonChapter 4 Silcrete (pages 95-148): David J. Nash and J. Stewart UllyottChapter 5 Aeolianite (pages 149-172): Sue J. McLarenChapter 6 Tufa and Travertine (pages 173-199): Heather Viles and Allan PentecostChapter 7 Speleothems (pages 200-245): Ian J. Fairchild, Silvia Frisia, Andrea Borsato and Anna F. ToothChapter 8 Rock Varnish (pages 246-297): Ronald I. DornChapter 9 Lacustrine and Palustrine Geochemical Sediments (pages 298-329): Eric P VerrecchiaChapter 10 Terrestrial Evaporites (pages 330-364): Allan R. ChivasChapter 11 Beachrock and Intertidal Precipitates (pages 365-390): Eberhard GischlerChapter 12 Sodium Nitrate Deposits and Efflorescences (pages 391-408): Andrew S. Goudie and Elaine HeslopChapter 13 Analytical Techniques for Investigating Terrestrial Geochemical Sediments (pages 409-442): John J. McAlister and Bernie J. SmithChapter 14 Geochemical Sediments and Landscapes: General Summary (pages 443-446): Sue J. McLaren and David J. Nash