11 Best Books on Sedimentology

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Sedimentology, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Sedimentology Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Sedimentology below.

 
1."Applied Sedimentology" by Selly R C
“Applied Sedimentology” Book Review: This book presents the fundamental principles of soil liquefaction, covering slits and sandy slits, including mine tailings. It provides a comprehensive treatment of cyclic mobility and the simple shear test. Each chapter concludes with numerical problems, with detailed derivations also included. The book offers case histories of liquefaction and downloadable study materials and source data from the CRC Press website.

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2."Depositional Sedimentary Environments" by Reineck H E and Singh I B
“Depositional Sedimentary Environments” Book Review: The sedimentary geologist can find this book to be an invaluable resource. It is well-written and accompanied by clear illustrations. The book provides a wealth of factual information on various topics including Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, and Palaeoecology. It includes a comprehensive discussion on the synthesis of modern sedimentary environments and covers the physical characteristics of the deposits.

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3."Sedimentary Environments and Facies" by Reading H G
“Sedimentary Environments and Facies” Book Review: The book is well-illustrated and provides comprehensive factual information on various topics such as palaeogeography, paleoclimatology, and palaeoecology. It covers the modern synthesis of sedimentary environments and the physical attributes of deposits. The book is written in an easy-to-understand language and is a must-have for anyone interested in the field.

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4."Sedimentary Structures" by Collins J D and Thompson D B
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5."Introduction to Sedimentology" by S M Sengupta
“Introduction to Sedimentology” Book Review: The book covers fundamental topics such as the classification of sedimentary rocks, sediment transport and deposition, and diagenesis. It also delves into more complex subjects such as sedimentary basins and sequence stratigraphy. The book is written in a clear and concise manner with numerous illustrations, making it accessible to both students and professionals.

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6."Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigrap" by Boggs
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7."Sedimentology And Stratigraphy" by Nichols G
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8."Applied Sedimentology" by R K Sukhtankar
“Applied Sedimentology” Book Review: The book covers both theoretical and applied aspects of sedimentology. It starts with field methods and sampling techniques to study textural properties of sedimentary particles. The interpretation of sedimentological research is explained in detail. The formation of syn-depositional and post-depositional sedimentary structures, morphological characterization, and their application in sedimentary basins are described. Depositional sedimentary environments and their characteristics, in the context of plate tectonics, are also discussed.

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9."Sedimentology: Process and Product" by M R Leeder
“Sedimentology: Process and Product” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive discussion of the origin, dispersal, deposition, and burial of natural sediments. It is particularly useful for fluid dynamicists and civil engineers. The book takes a descriptive approach to petrography and facies analysis while also incorporating a quantitative approach through physical and chemical sciences. Intended for senior undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Earth scientists, it features numerous descriptive diagrams and includes detailed derivations in appendices. This book offers an accessible introduction to sedimentology for those interested in the subject.

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10."Sedimentology" by Herve Chamley and Thomas Reimer
“Sedimentology” Book Review: This book is a useful reference book for students and researchers. The book covers a broad range of sedimentology concepts, including the depositional environment of sedimentary rocks, and the origins and characteristics of sediments. The book has an extensive section on petrography, facies analysis, and the physical and chemical properties of sediments. It is an excellent introductory text for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in studying Earth science. The book contains detailed illustrations and explanations of complex concepts, making it a useful tool for anyone looking to learn more about sedimentology.

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11."Environmental Sedimentology" by Perry C T and Taylor K G
“Environmental Sedimentology” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to environmental sedimentology and covers the functioning of sediment systems. It discusses various sedimentary environments such as mountain and upland, lacustrine, arid, urban, and tropical coastal. Additionally, it explores various aspects of sediment management and remediation. This resource is a valuable tool for undergraduate students studying environmental engineering.

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