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Geological Criteria for Determining the Structural Position of Sedimentary Beds (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

G. H. Cox

 
9780266767664: Geological Criteria for Determining the Structural Position of Sedimentary Beds (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how geologists determine the tilt and position of sedimentary beds using hands‑on clues from the rock itself.

This concise guide presents practical criteria for judging whether a formation is overturned, backed by observations from shallow‑water deposits and classic field cases. The book compiles methods that help interpret structure when fossils, textures, and layered features point the way.

  • Ripple marks, mud cracks, rill marks, and rain prints as indicators of past environments and bed attitude
  • Fossil evidence and trace structures that preserve clues about the orientation of ancient surfaces
  • The role of texture, grain size, and bedding in establishing top and bottom when formation history is uncertain
  • How sequence and cleavage patterns relate to deformation and structural position in folded regions
Ideal for readers needing clear, field‑oriented criteria to assess geological structure, whether you're a student, a practicing geologist, or a curious learner seeking practical rock‑level insight.

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