Keywords:
Paleontology .
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Sedimentology.
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Petrology.
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Paleontology.
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Sedimentology.
;
Petrology.
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 1- Introduction to Geology of The Kachchh (Kutch) Basin, Western India -- Chapter 2- Guide to Field Traverses -- Chapter 3: Guide to Litho-Stratotype Sections.
Abstract:
This book represents a detailed introduction to the geology, structure, and stratigraphy of Kutch Basin, known for its rich fossilized megafauna and the wide range of condensed sections exposing Bathonian to Pleistocene. With its vast assortment of geological features, geomorphology, and geoheritage, the Kutch Basin shows geology, stratigraphy, and paleontology almost as a textbook. Besides the beautiful illustrations given in the book, in the form of good field photographs depicting the landscape, and geological and geomorphological features, this guidebook serves as an inspiring reading reference. Furthermore, this guidebook will be a handy reference book for the tourists visiting Kutch Basin in planning their visit to explore the beautiful Kutch region. The guidebook is intended to interest scientists, researchers, students from schools and universities, tourists, and geoscience professionals of the mining and oil industry working in Kutch.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
Pages:
XXII, 183 p. 135 illus., 131 illus. in color.
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online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2022.
ISBN:
9783030874704
Series Statement:
Springer Geology Field Guides, FieldGuides,
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87470-4
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-87470-4
DDC:
560
Language:
English
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