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Last update: Rudolf Trnka (29.10.2019)
Nichols, G. (2009) Sedimentology and Stratigraphy. 2nd Ed., Wiley Other: assigned reading from scientific journals |
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Last update: Rudolf Trnka (29.10.2019)
Written examination, active attendance at lectures and practicals, seminar contribution as assigned |
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Last update: Rudolf Trnka (29.10.2019)
(1) Introduction: Properties of fluids as transporting agents; interaction of sediment and fluid, bedforms; gravity currents. (2) Depositional systems and facies models Facies models vs. analytical approach (principles of architectural analysis); Aeolian processes and depositional systems. Alluvial systems as indicator of tectonic aktivity, Fluvial systems (types, sedimentary processes); Alluvial fans; Deltas, coarse-grained deltas and fan deltas; Wave-dominated shorelines and shelves; Tides and tide-dominated systems; estuarine environments; Continental margin systems, submarine fans; Pelagic sedimentation; Shallow-marine carbonate systems; Glacial sedimentation and its record of global climate changes; Lakes - sedimentary processes and facies; Volcanoclastic systems. (3) Principles of Sequence Stratigraphy The base level concept, reactions of sedimentary systems to changes in accommodation and sediment supply / production; normal vs. forced regression; base level in non-marine systems Form of instruction: 13 3-hour lectures, 13 1-hour practicals (laboratory flume demonstration and experiments; simple quantitative exercises, interpretation of sedimentological data from outcrops, core and wireline logs) Requirements: Written examination, attendance at lectures and practicals |