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Geological Field Techniques, 1st Edition

Author: Angela Coe  

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An up-to-date publication on geological field techniques on the market, this title covers the broad spectrum of tasks completed during geological field work. Geological Field Techniques shows how to make geological field observations and collect primary geological data rather than teaching model-driven data collection.

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The understanding of Earth processes and environments over geological time is highly dependent upon both the experience that can only be gained through doing fieldwork, and the collection of reliable data and appropriate samples in the field. This textbook explains the main data gathering techniques used by geologists in the field and the reasons for these, with emphasis throughout on how to make effective field observations and record these in suitable formats. Equal weight is given to assembling field observations from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. There are also substantial chapters on producing a field notebook, collecting structural information, recording fossil data and constructing geological maps. The volume is in a robust and handy size, with colour coded chapters for ease of use and quick reference in the field. Geological Field Techniques is designed for students, amateur enthusiasts and professionals who have a background in geology and wish to collect field data on rocks and geological features. Teaching aspects of this textbook include:

step-by-step guides to essential practical skills such as using a compass-clinometer, making a geological map and drawing a field sketch;

tricks of the trade, checklists, flow charts and short worked examples;

over 200 illustrations of a wide range of field notes, maps and geological features;

appendices with the commonly used rock description and classification diagrams;

a supporting website hosted by Wiley Blackwell.

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Critic Reviews

“"It is highly informative, attractively designed and illustrated, reasonably priced and has its corners already rounded to survive in the rucksack. It deserves to be widely used." ( Geological Magazine , February 2011)”

"It is highly informative, attractively designed and illustrated,reasonably priced and has its corners already rounded to survive inthe rucksack. It deserves to be widely used." ( GeologicalMagazine, February 2011)

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About the Author

Dr Angela L. Coe specializes in sedimentology andstratigraphy and has over 20 years of experience of collectinggeological field data in Europe, Asia, North and South America.Over this time, she has also designed and taught field geologycourses for several UK universities and has led many field tripsfor international conferences and petroleum companies. Dr Tom W. Argles is a geologist who has conductedstructural and metamorphic fieldwork in several mountain belts(Alps, Himalaya, Betic Cordillera, Caledonides, Basin and Range)for 20 years. He has set up and taught field courses in a range oflocations across the UK and Europe Dr David A. Rothery is a volcanologist and planetaryscientist. He has taught geology in the field for 30 years and hasresearch experience of igneous rocks (including active volcanoes)in the Oman, Cyprus, Italy, the Andes, central America, NW USA,Hawaii and Western Australia. Professor Robert A. Spicer is a palaeobotanist andsedimentologist with over 30 years field experience working inremote regions of Northern Alaska and northeastern Russia, Chinaand Tibet, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico.

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The understanding of Earth processes and environments over geological time is highly dependent upon both the experience that can only be gained through doing fieldwork, and the collection of reliable data and appropriate samples in the field. This textbook explains the main data gathering techniques used by geologists in the field and the reasons for these, with emphasis throughout on how to make effective field observations and record these in suitable formats. Equal weight is given to assembling field observations from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. There are also substantial chapters on producing a field notebook, collecting structural information, recording fossil data and constructing geological maps. Geological Field Techniques is designed for students, amateur enthusiasts and professionals who have a background in geology and wish to collect field data on rocks and geological features. Teaching aspects of this textbook include: step-by-step guides to essential practical skills such as using a compass-clinometer, making a geological map and drawing a field sketch; tricks of the trade, checklists, flow charts and short worked examples; over 200 illustrations of a wide range of field notes, maps and geological features; appendices with the commonly used rock description and classification diagrams; a supporting website hosted by Wiley-Blackwell is available at

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The understanding of Earth processes and environments over geological time is highly dependent upon both the experience that can only be gained through doing fieldwork, and the collection of reliable data and appropriate samples in the field. This textbook explains the main data gathering techniques used by geologists in the field and the reasons for these, with emphasis throughout on how to make effective field observations and record these in suitable formats. Equal weight is given to assembling field observations from igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rock types. There are also substantial chapters on producing a field notebook, collecting structural information, recording fossil data and constructing geological maps. Geological Field Techniques is designed for students, amateur enthusiasts and professionals who have a background in geology and wish to collect field data on rocks and geological features. Teaching aspects of this textbook include: step-by-step guides to essential practical skills such as using a compass-clinometer, making a geological map and drawing a field sketch; tricks of the trade, checklists, flow charts and short worked examples; over 200 illustrations of a wide range of field notes, maps and geological features; appendices with the commonly used rock description and classification diagrams; a supporting website hosted by Wiley Blackwell.

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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd | Wiley-Blackwell
Published
8th October 2010
Edition
1st
Pages
336
ISBN
9781444330625

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