Author: Tom Argles
Publisher: Open University Worldwide
Keywords: industry, building, materials, bulk, minerals
Number of Pages: 158
Published: 2005-05-08
List price: unknow
ISBN-10: 0749200995
ISBN-13: 9780749200992

Authors:Dr Tom W Argles, Dr David A Rothery, Professor Rober
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Keywords: techniques, field, geological
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2010-11-09
List price: $150.00
ISBN-10: 1444330616
ISBN-13: 9781444330618

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 substanti