Depositional Patterns, Facies, and Trace Element Accumulation in the Waukegan Member of the Late Pleistocene Lake Michigan Formation in Southern Lake Michigan (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jerry A. Lineback

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366271431 ISBN 13: 9780366271436

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the geological composition of the Waukegan Member of the Lake Michigan Formation, focusing on its depositional patterns, various facies, and accumulation of trace elements. The author, an expert in the field of geology, provides a detailed analysis of the Waukegan Member, which underlies much of the southern Lake Michigan basin. Through a combination of sediment coring and high-resolution seismic profiling, the author reveals the complex geological history of this region, uncovering the processes that shaped its unique depositional patterns. The book also sheds light on the environmental impact of human activities on the lake's delicate ecosystem, examining the accumulation of trace elements in the sediments and their potential ecological implications. This comprehensive study offers valuable insights into the geological evolution of Lake Michigan and contributes to our understanding of the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366271431
• ISBN 13: 9780366271436
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 35