Description

Sedimentology is the scientific study of sediments--such as silt, sand, and clay--and the processes that govern their formation, transportation, deposition, and diagenesis. This field focuses on the analysis of three primary types of sedimentary rocks: carbonates, evaporites, and clastics. Carbonates, which include minerals like calcite, dolomite, and aragonite, are formed by biological or chemical processes. Evaporites are primarily produced in arid or semi-arid environments where high evaporation rates exceed precipitation, leading to the deposition of salts. Clastic rocks, consisting of particles derived from the weathering and erosion of precursor rocks (protoliths), are another key focus of sedimentology. Various methods are used to examine sedimentary rocks, including sequence stratigraphy, lithological analysis, and geochemical techniques that help identify depositional environments and reconstruct sedimentary histories. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of sedimentology. It explores all the important aspects of the discipline in the present day scenario. This book is an essential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.