Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis

Expert petroleum geologists David Roberts and Albert Bally bring you Regional Geology and Tectonics: Principles of Geologic Analysis, volume one in a three-volume series covering Phanerozoic regional geology and tectonics. It has been written to provide you with a detailed overview of geologic rift systems, passive margins, and cratonic basins, it features the basic principles necessary to grasping the conceptual approaches to hydrocarbon exploration in a broad range of geological settings globally.

• Named a 2013 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication
• A "how-to" regional geology primer that provides a detailed overview of tectonics, rift systems, passive margins, and cratonic basins
• The principles of regional geological analysis and the main geological and geophysical tools are discussed in detail.
• The tectonics of the world are captured and identified in detail through a series of unique geographic maps, allowing quick access to exact tectonic locations.
• Serves as the ideal introductory overview and complementary reference to the core concepts of regional geology and tectonics offered in volumes two and three in the series.

Edited by A. Bally, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA; and David G. Roberts, BP Exploration Operation Co. Ltd., Middlesex, UK