Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
Long, Cody The study of sediments such as sand, silt and clay is referred to as sedimentology. This includes the analyses of various process related to their formation, transportation, diagenesis and deposition. Sedimentary rocks and structures are the key areas of focus under this discipline. Sedimentary rocks can be broadly classified into carbonates, clastic rocks, chemical sedimentary rocks and evaporites. Stratigraphy is a branch of geology which is...