{"product_id":"salt-in-the-earth-sciences-isbn-9781119405214","title":"Salt in the Earth Sciences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive review of salt deposition in sedimentary environments worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSalt is formed when water rich in evaporite minerals accumulates on the Earth’s surface and then evaporates. Over time, pressure and tectonics change the structure and shape of salt layers. Recent technological advances have improved the interpretation and modeling of subsurface salt structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalt in the Earth Sciences: Evaporite Rocks and Salt Deposition \u003c\/i\u003epresents a global overview of salt deposition and deformation in sedimentary basins, synthesizing data analysis, observations, theories, and modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverview of salt use by humans from prehistoric times to the modern industrial world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChemical and physical principles of evaporite deposition in sedimentary basins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects of gravity and tectonic forces on rock salt deformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelopment of salt structures in orogenic belts and deep basins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeismic interpretation methods for identification of subsurface salt structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKey sedimentological models for evaporite deposition in continental and marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGlobal examples ranging from modern hypersaline rift lakes to ancient marine salt basins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse the other volume in this set, \u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wiley.com\/en-us\/Salt+in+the+Earth+Sciences%3A+Basin+Analysis+and+Salt+Tectonics-p-9781394307036\"\u003eSalt in the Earth Sciences: Basin Analysis and Salt Tectonics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 A Brief History of Salt and Its Influence on Civilization 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Chemical and Physical Properties of Evaporite Rocks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Basic Scientific Concepts for the Interpretation of Evaporites 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Salt Structures and Salt Outcrops 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Evaporite Minerals in Salt Formations 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Basic Chemical and Physical Properties of Evaporite Rocks 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Rheology of Evaporite Rocks, Salt Deformation, and Fluid Flow 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Mineral Analysis of Evaporite Rocks in Sedimentary Basins 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Salt Deposition in Different Sedimentary Environments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Salt Deposition Models and Sedimentary Environments 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Saline Lakes and Salt Deposition in Extensional Settings 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Saline Lakes in Convergent Settings 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Evaporite Deposition in Lacustrine and Shallow Marine Carbonate Platform Environments 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Genetic Models for Basinwide Evaporites 491\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 539 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWebster Mohriak, \u003c\/b\u003eRio de Janeiro State University, Brazil   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalt in the Earth Sciences\u003cbr\u003e Evaporite Rocks and Salt Deposition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalt is formed when water rich in evaporite minerals accumulates on the Earth’s surface and then evaporates. Over time, pressure and tectonics change the structure and shape of salt layers. Recent technological advances have improved the interpretation and modeling of subsurface salt structures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalt in the Earth Sciences: Evaporite Rocks and Salt Deposition \u003c\/i\u003epresents a global overview of salt deposition and deformation in sedimentary basins, synthesizing data analysis, observations, theories, and modeling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of salt use by humans from prehistoric times to the modern industrial world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical and physical principles of evaporite deposition in sedimentary basins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of gravity and tectonic forces on rock salt deformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment of salt structures in orogenic belts and deep basins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeismic interpretation methods for identification of subsurface salt structures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey sedimentological models for evaporite deposition in continental and marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlobal examples ranging from modern hypersaline rift lakes to ancient marine salt basins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Geophysical Union","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989985935589,"sku":"NP9781119405214","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119405214.jpg?v=1761786112","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/salt-in-the-earth-sciences-isbn-9781119405214","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}