The geology of fluvial deposits : sedimentary facies, basin analysis, and petroleum geology / Andrew D. Miall

Author: Miall, Andrew D.
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [1996]
Copyright Date: ©1996
Physical Description: xvi, 582 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm

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Contents

1. Introduction -- 2. Historical Background -- 3. Concepts of Scale -- 4. Methods of Architectural-Element Analysis -- 5. Lithofacies -- 6. Architectural Elements Formed Within Channels -- 7. Architectural Elements of the Overbank Environment -- 8. Fluvial Styles and Facies Models -- 9. The Stratigraphic Architecture of Fluvial Depositional Systems -- 10. Fluvial Depositional Systems and Autogenic Sedimentary Controls -- 11. Tectonic Control of Fluvial Sedimentation -- 12. What Does Fluvial Lithofacies Reveal About Climate? -- 13. Sequence Stratigraphy -- 14. Stratigraphic and Tectonic Controls on the Distribution and Architecture of Fluvial Oil and Gas Reservoirs -- 15. Case Studies of Oil and Gas Fields in Fluvial Reservoirs -- 16. Future Research Trends.

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3540591869 (Berlin : acid-free)
0387591869 (New York : acid-free)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [525]-565) and indexes.

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