The later Proterozoic Torridonian rocks of Scotland their sedimentology, geochemistry and origin / A.D. Stewart.

Author/creator Stewart, A. D.
Other author Geological Society of London.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoBath : Geological Society, 2002.
Description1 online resource (130 pages) : illustrations, maps.
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SeriesGeological Society memoir ; no. 24
Memoir (Geological Society of London) no. 24. ^A307412
Summary The Torridonian sandstones form one of the principal elements of British stratigraphy. They form the majestic mountains of NW Scotland and also extend westwards under the Minch basin. The sediments were deposited in a Proterozoic rift nearly contemporaneous with the Keweenawan Supergroup of North America. This book contains the first complete field description of the rocks and the sedimentary environments in which they formed, together with a comprehensive examination of their tectonic and palaeoclimatic significance, geochemistry, palaeomagnetism and diagenesis.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Spec. audience char. Specialized.
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record.
Issued in other formPrint version : 9781862391031
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