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"Basin Analysis" is an up-to-date overview of the essential processes of the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins, and their implications for the development of hydrocarbon resources. Since the first edition of this important and popular text, there has been an explosion of new data, new technology and new concepts in the field. This new edition takes account of these developments while retaining the successful structure and philosophy of the original text. "Basin Analysis" builds an understanding of sedimentary basins by examining the principles underlying how basins function by looking at their structure, thermal and subsidence history, and stratigraphic architecture. "Basin Analysis" is an up-to-date overview of the essential processes of the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins, and their implications for the development of hydrocarbon resources. The new edition features: A consideration of the fundamental physical state of the lithosphere. A discussion on the major types of lithospheric deformation relevant to basin development - stretching and flexure. A new chapter on the effects of mantle dynamics. Radically revised chapters on the basin-fill. A new chapter on the erosional engine for sediment delivery to basins, reflecting the massive and exciting advances in this area in the last decade. Expansion of the techniques used in approaching problems in basin analysis. Updated chapters on subsidence analysis and measurements of thermal maturity of organic and non-organic components of the basin-fill. New material on thermochronological and exposure dating tools. Inclusion of the important petroleum system concept in the updated section on the application to the petroleum play.

Se presenta una base de datos bibliográficos con más de 3.000 citas de publicaciones y aporta una perspectiva global sobre la investigación geológica realizada en la Cordillera Bética y Baleares en l

En este libro se presenta un estudio de los materiales del Cretácico Inferior de las áreas situadas entre el Prebético Interno meridional y el Subbético Externo, en las Zonas Externas de la Cordillera Betica. Se realiza un analisis estratigrafico, bioestratigrafico y sedimentologico de estos materiales, el cual ha permitido el reconocimiento y la datacion de abundantes discontinuidades estratigraficas y de numerosos acontecimientos sedimentarios. Finalmente, se reconocen un total de 13 eventos para el Cretacico Inferior de las Zonas Externas de la Cordillera Betica, la mayoria de los cuales han sido relacionados con el movimiento relativo de la Placa Iberica, debido a la apertura del Atlantico Norte y el Golfo de Vizcaya.

Vivimos sobre un viejo planeta y ésta es su historia: los científicos de la Tierra buscan pistas como detectives del pasado y diagnostican dolencias como médicos del futuro. Armados con herramientas de alta tecnologia, han logrado increibles reconstrucciones de hechos que se pierden en la noche de los tiempos; y se atreven a predecir el porvenir del planeta. Este es el relato de su peripecia, con la estructura de un viaje al pasado y una timida incursion final en el futuro.

"Biological Oceanography" provides a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to many aspects of ocean ecology. Taking a biological approach, it looks at the ecology of all marine life and covers recent developments that have allowed a re-examination of the ocean''s microbial ecology and the role of the various trophic and organismal groups in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow, and climate control. Coverage includes pelagic, benthic, and hydrothermal habitats, modeling and fisheries. This book is essential reading for advanced students in biological oceanography, marine biology, and general marine science courses. Special features of "Biological Oceanography" are: Descriptions of all the prominent groups of organisms Basic process models with programs included Techniques and terminology included in explanatory boxes Extensive color-plate section Over 200 illustrations This modern textbook of biological oceanography is aimed at students taking oceanography, marine biology and marine sciences courses. It covers recent developments such as the molecular techniques (including sequence data) that have allowed a re-examination of the ocean''s microbial ecology and the role of the various trophic groups in biogeochemical cycling, carbon flow and climate control. Major topics covered include phytoplankton bloom, microbial food web, marine biogeography, global climate change and an overview of fisheries oceanography. Difficult concepts are explained in a straightforward manner, making this book accessible to undergraduates, graduates and researchers alike. Features a chapter on important numerical models which have become indispensable in biological oceanography. Further details of key terms and important topics are highlighted in boxes Models, formulas, methodologies, and techniques are described and explained throughout.

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Celebrating the twelfth British Wildlife Photography Awards this collection showcases 150 winning and shortlisted images from the thousands of submitted entries