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Description / Table of Contents: J. J. Veldkamp, M. G. Gaillard, H. A. Jonkers, B. K. Levell, M. G. Gaillard, and H. A. Jonkers: A Kimmeridgian time-slice through the Humber Group of the central North Sea: a test of sequence stratigraphic methods / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:1-28, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.01 --- Alan Carruthers, Tom Mckie, John Price, Robin Dyer, Gwydion Williams, and Paul Watson: The application of sequence stratigraphy to the understanding of Late Jurassic turbidite plays in the Central North Sea, UKCS / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:29-45, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.02 --- M. J. David: History of hydrocarbon exploration in the Moray Firth / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:47-80, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.03 --- Richard J. Davies, Kevin J. Stephen, John R. Underhill, Richard J. Davies, and Kevin J. Stephen: A re-evaluation of Middle and Upper Jurassic stratigraphy and the flooding history of the Moray Firth Rift System, North Sea / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:81-108, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.04 --- S. D. Harker and M. Rieuf: Genetic stratigraphy and sandstone distribution of the Moray Firth Humber Group (Upper Jurassic) / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:109-130, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.05 --- Claire R. Hallsworth, Andrew C. Morton, and Graham Dore: Contrasting mineralogy of Upper Jurassic sandstones in the Outer Moray Firth, North Sea: implications for the evolution of sediment dispersal patterns / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:131-144, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.06 --- R. E. Frost and J. F. Rose: Tectonic quiescence punctuated by strike-slip movement: influences on Late Jurassic sedimentation in the Moray Firth and the North Sea region / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:145-162, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.07 --- M. A. Martin, J. E. Pollard, and M. A. Martin: The role of trace fossil (ichnofabric) analysis in the development of depositional models for the Upper Jurassic Fulmar Formation of the Kittiwake Field (Quadrant 21 UKCS) / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:163-183, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.08 --- Stuart Gowland: Facies characteristics and depositional models of highly bioturbated shallow marine siliciclastic strata: an example from the Fulmar Formation (Late Jurassic), UK Central Graben / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:185-214, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.09 --- S. J. C. Cannon and S. Gowland: Facies controls on reservoir quality in the Late Jurassic Fulmar Formation, Quadrant 21, UKCS / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:215-233, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.10 --- Geoff Freer, Andrew Hurst, and Paul Middleton: Upper Jurassic sandstone reservoir quality and distribution on the Fladen Ground Spur / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:235-249, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.11 --- C. Y. McCants and S. D. Burley: Reservoir architecture and diagenesis in downthrown fault block plays: the Lowlander Prospect of Block 14/20b, Witch Ground Graben, Outer Moray Firth, UK North Sea / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:251-285, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.12 --- Michael J. Pearson, Alasdair D. Duncan, and Alasdair D. Duncan: Biomarker maturity profiles in the Inner Moray Firth Basin and implications for inversion estimates / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:287-298, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.13 --- B. Dickinson: The Puffin Field: the appraisal of a complex HP-HT gas-condensate accumulation / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:299-327, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.14 --- Susan Currie: The development of the Ivanhoe, Rob Roy and Hamish Fields, Block 15/21A, UK North Sea / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 114:329-341, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.114.01.15

Description / Table of Contents: The evolution of oceanic plates is very well described by plate tectonic theory, but the study of continental tectonics is more complicated. Continental plates have a different rheology, a greater mean age, a higher heat productivity, and are more heterogeneous in composition. An understanding of continental tectonics requires, therefore, that these effects upon rigid plate behaviour be taken into account. This book brings together a series of papers which explore various aspects of the deformation of continental lithosphere, covering different tectonic settings from the Palaeozoic to the present day.These include the processes of terrane accretion and juxtaposition, the exhumation of high-pressure terrains, and mechanisms of crustal extension and rifting. The book will be of general interest to a broad audience of earth scientists concerned with global tectonics, continental growth processes, and the deformation of the continents during collision, exhumation and extension.

Description / Table of Contents: Sedimentary basins with a marine connection show significant stratigraphic variations that result from eustatic sea-level fluctuation. Other key factors that control stratigraphy include the availability of sediment and the role of tectonically induced subsidence and uplift. Tectonic activity is important in most sedimentary basins as it is a causal mechanism for the production of certain regionaland local-scale sequence boundaries, generating accommodation space, altering base levels and controlling source areas. This collection of academic and industrial studies addresses the relative roles of tectonics, eustasy and sediment supply in generating stratigraphy. This volume will be of interest to petroleum geologists and researchers in sequence stratigraphy.

Description / Table of Contents: Mongolia is an expansive land-locked country, tilted by tectonic forces to the North, that experiences extremes of continental climate. Moisture-carrying wind currents are scarce so that the land has extended highs and lows in its environment. Culturally the people are mostly nomadic, having been sustained for centuries by an economic based on domestic livestock grazing. There is a saying that, "As the noses go, so goes Mongolia", referring to the domesticated grazing noses of sheep, goats, camels, yaks or horses, and wild ungulates such as gazelles. The vast fenceless steppes of Mongolia furnish the vegetation for grazing. With such extremes in climate it is clear that the vegetation must be resilient and dynamic to cope with the dictates of its extremely harsh environments. Pollen profiles from lakes, plant microfossils and other data over the last 15,000 years show the dynamic nature of Mongolian vegetation. Currently Mongolian society is experiencing much human-driven economic development which increases pressure on its vegetation. The Great Khural Laws of 1995 forcefully addressed such environmental concerns with the expanded establishment of National Reserves and Parks. But continued effort and vigilance must be expended to insure that Mongolian society will continue to be sustained by its vegetation. This book highlights work such as conserving and restoring plant diversity in various ecosystems and makes recommendations for sustaining the vegetation basis of the nomadic Mongolian society.

Description / Table of Contents: This book provides the most comprehensive treatment to date of the microphysical processes which lead to cloud and precipitation formation. Emphasis is placed on presenting a quantitative description of the various mechanisms (e.g. nucleation, diffusional growth and evaporation, collisional growth and breakup) which lead to the formation of cloud and precipitation particles, individually and in populations. The second edition of this highly acclaimed book has been extensively updated to incorporate new research reported in a large number of articles and dozens of books and conference proceedings published since the first edition. Some highlights include: a new chapter on cloud chemistry; improved statistical mechanics models for homogeneous and heterogeneous ice nucleation; better data on aerosol size distribution and on fundamental properties of water; new data and models for asymmetric flow past particles of various shapes and for drop oscillation and breakup; extended treatment of drop coalescence and particle collision cross-sections, including some new effects of turbulence; more complete simulations of stochastic growth; expanded treatment of growth modes of graupel, rime and hailstones; new field data and modelling concerning effects of electric fields and charges on cloud microphysics.

Description / Table of Contents: LISP-UK Studies --- K. S. Black and D. M. Paterson: LISP-UK Littoral Investigation of Sediment Properties: an introduction / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:1-10, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.01 --- K. R. Dyer: The typology of intertidal mudflats / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:11-24, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.02 --- Carl L. Amos, M. Brylinsky, T. F. Sutherland, D. O’Brien, S. Lee, and A. Cramp: The stability of a mudflat in the Humber estuary, South Yorkshire, UK / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:25-43, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.03 --- M. C. Christie and K. R. Dyer: Measurements of the turbid tidal edge over the Skeffling mudflats / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:45-55, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.04 --- D. J. Law and A. J. Bale: In situ characterization of suspended particles using focused-beam, laser reflectance particle sizing / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:57-68, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.05 --- Sue L. Brown: Sedimentation on a Humber saltmarsh / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:69-83, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.06 --- John Widdows, Mary Brinsley, and Mike Elliott: Use of in situ flume to quantify particle flux (biodeposition rates and sediment erosion) for an intertidal mudflat in relation to changes in current velocity and benthic macrofauna / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:85-97, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.07 --- K. H. Wiltshire, T. Tolhurst, D. M. Paterson, I. Davidson, and G. Gust: Pigment fingerprints as markers of erosion and changes in cohesive sediment surface properties in simulated and natural erosion events / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:99-114, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.08 --- J. T. Davey and V. A. Partridge: The macrofaunal communities of the Skeffling muds (Humber estuary), with special reference to bioturbation / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:115-124, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.09 --- Graham J. C. Underwood and David J. Smith: In situ measurements of exopolymer production by intertidal epipelic diatom-dominated biofilms in the Humber estuary / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:125-134, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.10 --- G. Ruddy, C. M. Turley, and T. E. R. Jones: Ecological interaction and sediment transport on an intertidal mudflat I. Evidence for a biologically mediated sediment-water interface / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:135-148, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.11 --- G. Ruddy, C. M. Turley, and T. E. R. Jones: Ecological interaction and sediment transport on an intertidal mudflat II. An experimental dynamic model of the sediment-water interface / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:149-166, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.12 --- R. G. Wood, K. S. Black, and C. F. Jago: Measurements and preliminary modelling of current velocity over an intertidal mudflat, Humber estuary, UK / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:167-175, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.13 --- Generic Studies --- Hugo N. Rodriguez and Ashish J. Mehta: Considerations on wave-induced fluid mud streaming at open coasts / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:177-186, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.14 --- W. T. B. Van Der Lee: The impact of fluid shear and the suspended sediment concentration on the mud floc size variation in the Dollard estuary, The Netherlands / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:187-198, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.15 --- Ole Mikkelsen and Morten Pejrup: Comparison of flocculated and dispersed suspended sediment in the Dollard estuary / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:199-209, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.16 --- R. J. Uncles, J. A. Stephens, and C. Harris: Seasonal variability of subtidal and intertidal sediment distributions in a muddy, macrotidal estuary: the Humber-Ouse, UK / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:211-219, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.17 --- N. M. Ryan and J. A. G. Cooper: Spatial variability of tidal flats in response to wave exposure: examples from Strangford Lough, Co. Down, Northern Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:221-230, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.18 --- Bart A. Kornman and Eric M. G. T. De Deckere: Temporal variation in sediment erodibility and suspended sediment dynamics in the Dollard estuary / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:231-241, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.19 --- Andrew B. Cundy, Philip E. F. Collins, Simon D. Turner, Ian W. Croudace, and David Horne: 100 years of environmental change in a coastal wetland, Augusta Bay, southeast Sicily: evidence from geochemical and palaeoecological studies / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:243-254, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.20 --- Richard J. S. Whitehouse and Helen J. Mitchener: Observations of the morphodynamic behaviour of an intertidal mudflat at different timescales / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:255-271, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.21 --- J. Hull and R. Nunny: Mapping intertidal sediment distributions using the RoxAnn System, Dornoch Firth, NE Scotland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:273-282, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.22 --- R. Riethmüller, J. H. M. Hakvoort, M. Heineke, K. Heymann, H. Kühl, and G. Witte: Relating erosion shear stress to tidal flat surface colour / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:283-293, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.23 --- T. F. Sutherland, C. L. Amos, and J. Grant: The erosion threshold of biotic sediments: a comparison of methods / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:295-307, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.24 --- Masroor A. Shaikh, Azra Meadows, and Peter S. Meadows: Biological control of avalanching and slope stability in the intertidal zone / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:309-329, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.25 --- Peter S. Meadows, Azra Meadows, Fraser J. C. West, Peter S. Shand, and Masroor A. Shaikh: Mussels and mussel beds (Mytilus edulis) as stabilizers of sedimentary environments in the intertidal zone / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:331-347, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.26 --- Peter S. Meadows, John M. H. Murray, Azra Meadows, David Muir Wood, and Fraser J. C. West: Microscale biogeotechnical differences in intertidal sedimentary ecosystems / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:349-366, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.27 --- Azra Meadows, Peter S. Meadows, and Pat McLaughlin: Spatial heterogeneity in an intertidal sedimentary environment and its macrobenthic community / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:367-388, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.28 --- L. A. Boorman, A. Garbutt, and D. Barratt: The role of vegetation in determining patterns of the accretion of salt marsh sediment / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 139:389-399, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1998.139.01.29

Description / Table of Contents: Peter Strogen, Ian D. Somerville, and Gareth Ll. Jones: Preface / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:vii-ix, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.01 --- Mineralization, Hydrocarbons and Diagenesis --- J. D. Johnston, D. Coller, G. Millar, and M. F. Critchley: Basement structural controls on Carboniferous-hosted base metal mineral deposits in Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:1-21, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.02 --- E. Shearley, P. Redmond, M. King, and R. Goodman: Geological controls on mineralization and dolomitization of the Lisheen Zn-Pb-Ag deposit, Co. Tipperary, Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:23-33, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.03 --- Cathy Hollis, Gordon Walkden, and Cathy Hollis: The use of burial diagenetic calcite cements to determine the controls upon hydrocarbon emplacement and mineralization on a carbonate platform, Derbyshire, England / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:35-49, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.04 --- C. Veale and J. Parnell: Metal-organic interactions in the Dinantian Solway Basin, UK: inferences for oil migration studies / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:51-63, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.05 --- Carbonate Buildups and Waulsortian Mud-Mounds --- Neil A. H. Pickard: Evidence for microbial influence on the development of Lower Carboniferous buildups / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:65-82, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.06 --- Wayne M. Ahr and Robert J. Stanton, Jr.: Constituent composition of Early Mississippian carbonate buildups and their level-bottom equivalents, Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:83-95, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.07 --- Kent C. Kirkby and Dave Hunt: Episodic growth of a Waulsortian buildup: the Lower Carboniferous Muleshoe Mound, Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico, USA / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:97-110, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.08 --- David L. Jeffery and Robert J. Stanton, Jr.: Biotic gradients on a homoclinal ramp: the Alamogordo Member of the Lake Valley Formation, Lower Mississippian, New Mexico, USA / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:111-126, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.09 --- Ian D. Somerville, Peter Strogen, Gareth LL. Jones, and H. E. Anne Somerville: Late Viséan buildups at Kingscourt, Ireland: possible precursors for Upper Carboniferous bioherms / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:127-144, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.10 --- Sergio Rodríguez: Development of coral reef-facies during the Viséan at Los Santos de Maimona, SW Spain / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:145-152, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.11 --- Siliciclastic Rocks --- Carmen Moreno, Sonia Sierra, and Reinaldo Sáez: Evidence for catastrophism at the Famennian-Dinantian boundary in the Iberian Pyrite Belt / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:153-162, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.12 --- Kelly Maguire, Jillian Thompson, and Stuart Gowland: Dinantian depositional environments along the northern margin of the Solway Basin, UK / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:163-182, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.13 --- John R. Graham: Dinantian river systems and coastal zone sedimentation in northwest Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:183-206, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.14 --- Carbonate Platforms and Ramps --- Giancarlo Rizzi, Colin J. R. Braithwaite, and Giancarlo Rizzi: Cyclic emersion surfaces and channels within Dinantian limestones hosting the giant Navan Zn-Pb deposit, Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:207-219, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.15 --- A. D. Horbury and A. E. Adams: Microfacies associations in Asbian carbonates: an example from the Urswick Limestone Formation of the southern Lake District, northern England / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:221-237, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.16 --- Stephen J. Gallagher: The stratigraphy and cyclicity of the late Dinantian platform carbonates in parts of southern and western Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:239-251, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.17 --- John G. Kelly: Initiation, growth and decline of a tectonically controlled Asbian carbonate ramp: Cuilcagh Mountain area, NW Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:253-262, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.18 --- P. Strogen, I. D. Somerville, N. A. H. Pickard, G. LL. Jones, and M. Fleming: Controls on ramp, platform and basinal sedimentation in the Dinantian of the Dublin Basin and Shannon Trough, Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:263-279, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.19 --- Simon Vanstone: The influence of climatic change on exposure surface development: a case study from the Late Dinantian of England and Wales / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:281-301, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.20 --- Basinal Facies --- Hans-Jürgen Gursky: Siliceous rocks of the Culm Basin, Germany / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:303-314, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.21 --- Zdzislaw Belka, Stanislaw Skompski, and Janina Sobon-Podgorska: Reconstruction of a lost carbonate platform on the shelf of Fennosarmatia: evidence from Viséan polymictic debrites, Holy Cross Mountains, Poland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:315-329, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.22 --- D. Naylor, G. D. Sevastopulo, and A. G. Sleeman: Contemporaneous erosion and reworking within the Dinantian of the South Munster Basin / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:331-343, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.23 --- J. G. Rees, J. D. Cornwell, Z. K. Dabek, and R. J. Merriman: The Apedale tuffs, North Staffordshire: probable remnants of a late Asbian/Brigantian (P1a) volcanic centre / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:345-357, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.24 --- Faunas, Floras and Biostratigraphy --- Mariya KH. Makhlina: Cyclic stratigraphy, facies and fauna of the Lower Carboniferous (Dinantian) of the Moscow Syneclise and Voronezh Anteclise / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:359-364, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.25 --- G. A. Rukina: Sequence biostratigraphy of the Tournaisian-Lower Viséan rocks of the Russian Platform / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:365-369, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.26 --- G. LL. Jones and I. D. Somerville: Irish Dinantian biostratigraphy: practical applications / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:371-385, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.27 --- O. A. Lebedev: Fish assemblages in the Tournaisian-Viséan environments of the East European Platform / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:387-415, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.28 --- A. Ivanov: The Early Carboniferous chondrichthyans of the South Urals, Russia / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:417-425, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.29 --- David A. T. Harper and Anna L. Jeffrey: Mid-Dinantian brachiopod biofacies from western Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:427-436, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.30 --- Jim Smith: A palynofacies analysis of the Dinantian (Asbian) Glenade Sandstone Formation of the Leitrim Group, northwest Ireland / Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 107:437-448, doi:10.1144/GSL.SP.1996.107.01.31