Title:
The Geologic time scale 2012
Author:
Gradstein, F. M., editor.
ISBN:
9780444594259
9780444594488
9780444594358
9781282234062
Physical Description:
1 online resource (2 volumes)
Series:
2 vol set
Contents:
v. 1. The chronostratigraphic scale / F.M. Gradstein and J.G. Ogg -- Biochronology / F.M. Gradstein -- Cyclostratigraphy and astrochronology / L.A. Hinnov and F.J. Hilgen -- Geomagnetic polarity time scale / J.G. Ogg -- Radiogenic isotope geochronology / M.D. Schmitz -- Strontium isotope stratigraphy / J.M. McArthur, R.J. Howarth and G.A. Shields -- Osmium isotope stratigraphy / B. Peucker-Ehrenbrink and G. Ravizza -- Sulfur isotope stratigraphy / A. Paytan and E.T. Gray -- Oxygen isotope stratigraphy / E.L. Grossman -- Carbon isotope stratigraphy / M.R. Saltzman and E. Thomas -- A brief history of plants on earth / S.R. Gradstein and H. Kerp -- Sequence stratigraphy and sea-level change / M.D. Simmons -- Statistical procedures / F.P. Agterberg, O. Hammer and F.M. Gradstein -- The planetary time sclae / K.L. Tanaka and W.K. Hartmann -- A chronostratigraphic division of the Precambrian / M.J. Van Kranendonk and contributors -- The Cryogenian period / G.A. Shields-Zhou, A.C. Hill and B.A. Macgabhann -- The Ediacaran period / G.M. Narbonne, S. Xiao and G.A. Shields.
v. 2. The Cambrian period / S. Peng, L.E. Babcock and R.A. Cooper -- The Ordovician period / R.A. Cooper and P.M. Sadler -- The Silurian period / M.J. Melchin, P.M. Sadler and B.D, Cramer -- The Devonian period / R.T. Becker, F.M. Gradstein and O. Hammer -- The Carboniferous period / V.I. Davydov, D. Korn, M.D. Schmitz -- The Permian period / C.M. Henderson, V.I Davydov and B.R. Wardlaw -- Triassic / J.G. Ogg -- Jurassic / J.G. Ogg and L.A. Hinnov -- Cretaceous / J.G. Ogg and L.A. Hinnov -- The Paleogene period / N. Vendenberghe, F.J. Hilgen, R.P. Speijer -- The Neogene period / F.J. Hilgen, L.J. Lourens and J.A. Van Dam -- The Quaternary period / B. Pillans and P. Gibbard -- The prehistoric human time scale / J.A. Catt and M.A. Maslin -- The Anthropocene / J. Zalasiewicz, P.J. Crutzen and W. Steffen.
Abstract:
The Geologic Time Scale 2012 is the framework for deciphering the history of our planet Earth. The authors have been at the forefront of chronostratigraphic research and initiatives to create an international geologic time scale for many years, and the charts in this book present the most up-to-date, international standard, as ratified by the International Commission on Stratigraphy and the International Union of Geological Sciences. This 2012 geologic time scale is an enhanced, improved and expanded version of the GTS2004, including chapters on planetary scales, the Cryogenian-Ediacaran periods/systems, a prehistory scale of human development, a survey of sequence stratigraphy, and an extensive compilation of stable-isotope chemostratigraphy. This book is an essential reference for all geoscientists, including researchers, students, and petroleum and mining professionals. The presentation is non-technical and illustrated with numerous colour charts, maps and photographs. The most detailed international geologic time scale available that contextualizes information in one single reference for quick desktop access. Gives insights in the construction, strengths, and limitations of the geological time scale that greatly enhances its function and its utility. Aids understanding by combining with the mathematical and statistical methods to scaled composites of global succession of events. Meets the needs of a range of users at various points in the workflow (researchers extracting linear time from rock records, students recognizing the geologic stage by their content).
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