Principles and Methods of Sedimentary Basin Analysis

Author: Wang Chengshan, Li Xianghui
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: Sedimentary basin analysis is an important field of earth science research that developed after the establishment of plate tectonic theory in the 20th century. It not only emphasizes treating sedimentary basins as a whole and conducting dynamic, comprehensive analysis through multidisciplinary approaches but also stresses the analysis of tectonic, paleoclimatic, sea-level, and other background conditions during basin formation. By analyzing sedimentary basins, one can invert their evolutionary history while emphasizing the connection from the basin perspective to global systems, including changes in the ocean, paleogeography, and climate. This book is divided into three parts with a total of 18 chapters, progressing from basic introductions to sedimentary basins, including fundamental concepts, development history, classification, formation mechanisms, and analytical processes; to the main methods of basin analysis, including the analysis of basin fill and provenance areas, subsidence history, and paleoenvironmental and tectonic controls; and finally, case studies of various major sedimentary basin types. Based on the authors' long-term research and teaching experience, this book incorporates findings and examples from both international basin analysis literature and domestic scholars in related fields. It is suitable for geologists in basic geology, mineral geology, petroleum and natural gas geology, and coal geology, as well as teaching and research personnel. Additionally, it is designed for geology graduate students who already possess a solid foundation in geological theory, particularly those with systematic knowledge of Earth's lithosphere theory and the relationship between sedimentary basins.