A Field Guide to the Neogene Sedimentary Basins of the Almeria Province, South-East Spain

by Editor: Anne Mather (University of Plymouth); Editor: Jose M. Martin (Universidad de Granada); Editor: Adrian Harvey (University of Liverpool); Editor: Juan Braga (Universidad de Granada)

• ISBN13: 9781444303230
• ISBN10: 1444303236
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-03-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The Almería Province of SE Spain, a semi-arid, tectonically active region, is the focus of a wide range of scientific teaching and research in the earth sciences by universities and associated bodies from around the world. This field guide provides an up-to-date and integrated approach to the geology and geomorphology of Almería Province, compiled by active scientific researchers in the region. The guide assumes a basic knowledge of geology and geomorphology and will be of interest to earth scientists at all levels from the keen amateur through to undergraduate/postgraduate students and academics visiting the region. The guide provides general background on the area, followed by a selection of specialized trips that progressively explore the structure and development of the basins, the shallow marine sedimentation, the continental sedimentation and finally the uplift, dissection and geomorphic evolution of the sedimentary basins. This is the first widely published field guide on the Almería Province and it is unique in both its coverage and integrated earth science approach, providing valuable support for both teaching and research in the region.If you are a member of the International Association of Sedimentologists, for purchasing details, please see: http://www.iasnet.org/publications/details.asp?code=FG1

Table of Contents

Contributors

Introduction To The Field Guide

Introduction To The Neogene Geology Of The Sorbas Basin

Introduction

Excursion: Transect Of The Sorbas Basin

Excursion: A Hike To Cantona Viewpoint

The Development Of The Neogene Basins

Introduction

The Basement Geology Of The Almería Province

Excursion: The Nevado-Filábride Basement Of The Sierra De Los Filábres

Volcanics Of The Almería Province

Excursions: The Calc-Alkaline Volcanics Of The Cabo De Gata

Excursion: The Volcanics Of The Almería And Vera Basins

Tectonics And Sedimentation: The Evolving Turbidite Systems Of The Tabernas Basin

Excursion: The Turbidites Of Tabernas

Plio/Pleistocene Regional Deformation

Excursion: The Carboneras And Palomares Fault Zones

Excursion: The Sierra Cabrera Northern Boundary Fault And Adjacent Areas

Shallow Marine Sedimentation

Introduction

Excursion: Temperate Water Carbonates Of The Agua Amarga Basin

Excursion: Tropical Carbonates Of Níjar

Excursion: Tropical Carbonates Of Sorbas

Excursion: Evaporites And Stromatolites Of The Sorbas Basin

Marine To Continental Transition

Introduction

Excursion: Late Pliocene Gilbert-Type Fan Deltas Of The Vera Basin

Excursion: Mio/Pliocene Marine To Continental Transition Of The Sorbas Basin

Excursion: Plio/Pleistocene Alluvial Environments Of The Sorbas And Vera Basins

Uplift, Dissection And Landform Evolution: The Quaternary

Introduction

Excursion: Drainage Evolution And River Terraces Of The Sorbas Basin

Excursion: Geomorphology Of The Quaternary Alluvial Fans And Related Features Of The Tabernas Basin

Excursion: Badlands

Excursion: The Landforms Of The Coastal Zone

Appendix

References

Index

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