Overview

Since 1980 a considerable amount of scientific research dealing with geochemical processes in marine sediments has been carried out. This textbook summarizes the state of the art in this field of research. The topics comprise the examination of sedimentological and physical properties of the sedimentary solid phase, of pore water and pore water constituents, organic matter as the driving force of most microbiological processes, biotic and abiotic redox reactions, carbonates and stable isotopes as proxies for paleoclimate reconstruction, metal enrichments in ferromanganese nodules and crusts as well as in hot vents and cold seeps on the seafloor. A new chapter describes properties, occurrence and formation of gas hydrates in marine sediments. The textbook ends with a chapter on model conceptions and computer models to quantify processes of early diagenesis.

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Author:   Horst D. Schulz ,  Matthias Zabel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   2nd rev., updated and extended ed. 2006
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   1.495kg
ISBN:  

9783540321439

ISBN 10:   3540321438
Pages:   574
Publication Date:   09 March 2006
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Solid Phase of Marine Sediments.- Physical Properties of Marine Sediments.- Quantification of Early Diagenesis: Dissolved Constituents in Pore Water and Signals in the Solid Phase.- Organic Matter: The Driving Force for Early Diagenesis.- Bacteria and Marine Biogeochemistry.- Benthic Cycling of Oxygen, Nitrogen and Phosphorus.- The Biogeochemistry of Iron.- Sulfur Cycling and Methane Oxidation.- Marine Carbonates: Their Formation and Destruction.- Influence of Geochemical Processes on Stable Isotope Distribution in Marine Sediments.- Manganese: Predominant Role of Nodules and Crusts.- Quantification and Regionalization of Benthic Reflux.- Input from the Deep: Hot Vents and Cold Seeps.- Gas Hydrates in Marine Sediments.- Conceptual Models and Computer Models.

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From the reviews of the second edition: <p> This volume will provide a high-level reference book in marine geochemistry for post-graduates and post-doctoral researchers in the earth sciences. a ] In summary, this book provides a broad coverage of marine-sediment (bio)geochemistry. It is clearly written and well illustrated, with excellent diagrams and graphs. The quality of photographs, figures and layout is high. The price is affordable for students. a ] I recommend it to all those entering this field at the M.Sc level or higher. (Vesselin Dekov, Journal of Sedimentary Research, August, 2007)

From the reviews of the second edition: This volume will provide a high-level reference book in marine geochemistry for post-graduates and post-doctoral researchers in the earth sciences. ... In summary, this book provides a broad coverage of marine-sediment (bio)geochemistry. It is clearly written and well illustrated, with excellent diagrams and graphs. The quality of photographs, figures and layout is high. The price is affordable for students. ... I recommend it to all those entering this field at the M.Sc level or higher. (Vesselin Dekov, Journal of Sedimentary Research, August, 2007)

From the reviews of the second edition: This volume will provide a high-level reference book in marine geochemistry for post-graduates and post-doctoral researchers in the earth sciences. ... In summary, this book provides a broad coverage of marine-sediment (bio)geochemistry. It is clearly written and well illustrated, with excellent diagrams and graphs. The quality of photographs, figures and layout is high. The price is affordable for students. ... I recommend it to all those entering this field at the M.Sc level or higher. (Vesselin Dekov, Journal of Sedimentary Research, August, 2007)

From the reviews of the second edition: This volume will provide a high-level reference book in marine geochemistry for post-graduates and post-doctoral researchers in the earth sciences. ! In summary, this book provides a broad coverage of marine-sediment (bio)geochemistry. It is clearly written and well illustrated, with excellent diagrams and graphs. The quality of photographs, figures and layout is high. The price is affordable for students. ! I recommend it to all those entering this field at the M.Sc level or higher. (Vesselin Dekov, Journal of Sedimentary Research, August, 2007)

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