Principles of Marine and Lake Sedimentology - by Aiden Williams (Hardcover)

About the Book

Marine and lake sedimentology explores the deposition, composition, and history of sediments in aquatic environments. In marine settings, processes like wave action, currents, and tides influence sediment distribution, forming distinct layers that record environmental changes over time. These sediments preserve valuable records of past climates, sea level variations, and tectonic activity. Conversely, lake sedimentology focuses on inland water bodies where factors such as water chemistry, sediment input from rivers, and biological activity shape sediment characteristics. Lakes act as archives, storing information on local and regional environmental changes and human impacts. Both disciplines employ various techniques, including core sampling, sediment analysis, and dating methods, to decipher geological histories and understand present and future environmental dynamics. Marine and lake sedimentology thus play crucial roles in reconstructing Earth's past, predicting future changes, and assessing human impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of marine and lake sedimentology. Those with an interest in this field would find this book helpful.

Book Synopsis

Marine and lake sedimentology explores the deposition, composition, and history of sediments in aquatic environments. In marine settings, processes like wave action, currents, and tides influence sediment distribution, forming distinct layers that record environmental changes over time. These sediments preserve valuable records of past climates, sea level variations, and tectonic activity. Conversely, lake sedimentology focuses on inland water bodies where factors such as water chemistry, sediment input from rivers, and biological activity shape sediment characteristics. Lakes act as archives, storing information on local and regional environmental changes and human impacts. Both disciplines employ various techniques, including core sampling, sediment analysis, and dating methods, to decipher geological histories and understand present and future environmental dynamics. Marine and lake sedimentology thus play crucial roles in reconstructing Earth's past, predicting future changes, and assessing human impacts on aquatic ecosystems. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of marine and lake sedimentology. Those with an interest in this field would find this book helpful.