The Sedimentary Basins of the United States and Canada

The Sedimentary Basins of the United States and Canada, Second Edition focuses on the large, regional sedimentary accumulations in Canada and the United States. Each chapter provides a succinct summary of the tectonic setting and structural and paleogeographic evolution of the basin it covers, with details on structure and stratigraphy. The Sedimentary Basins of the United States and Canada, Second Edition features four new chapters, covering sedimentary basins of Alaska and the Canadian Arctic. In addition to sedimentary geologists, this updated reference is relevant for basin analysis, regional geology, stratigraphy, and those working in the hydrocarbon exploration industry. Second edition features updates to existing chapters plus new chapters on sedimentary basins in Alaska and Arctic Canada Includes nearly 300 detailed, full-color paleogeographic maps Written for general geological audiences as well as individuals working in the resources sector, particularly those in the fossil fuel industry

• | Author: Andrew D. Miall
• | Publisher: Elsevier
• | Publication Date: Apr 19, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 823 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0444638954
• | ISBN-13: 9780444638953