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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the Lower Chesterian Series, a sequence of rock formations spanning millions of years, which reveals the geological history of the Illinois Basin. The author examines the basin's unique carbonate ramp environment and diverse rock types, providing a comprehensive analysis of the region's stratigraphy and depositional history. Through detailed cross-sections and outcrop studies, the book identifies eleven distinct depositional sequences, each representing a period of sea-level change and sediment accumulation. The author discusses the influence of tectonic activity, climate, and eustatic events on the formation of these sequences. This in-depth study enhances our understanding of the geological processes that shaped the Illinois Basin and provides insights into the broader context of Chesterian geology and global changes during the late Mississippian period. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.