{"product_id":"salt-tectonics-in-sedimentary-basins","title":"Salt Tectonics In Sedimentary Basins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e A 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\u003e Salt in the Earth Sciences: Evaporite Rocks and Salt Deposition \u003c\/i\u003e presents a global overview of salt deposition and deformation in sedimentary basins, synthesizing data analysis, observations, theories, and modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolume highlights include:\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\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":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314864103806,"sku":"NW9781119405214","price":140.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781119405214.jpg?v=1778714606","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/salt-tectonics-in-sedimentary-basins","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}