In recognition of the increasing interest in the subject of deformation of sediments and sedimentary rocks shown by Earth scientists in recent years, a major international conference with this theme was held at University College London in April 1985. This volume contains the texts of those contributions to the Conference that were submitted for publication.

Research on base metal sulfide deposits is among the oldest and best-documented subjects of economic geologists worldwide, considering that copper was first mined about 3000 years ago on the island of Cyprus.

During the past 10 years, after the exciting discovery of active sulfide formation on the modem ocean floor, a considerable flow of new ideas has stimulated and influenced the discussion of oreforming processes for copper-zinc-Iead sulfides in sedimentary and volcanic environments. The development of new genetic concept sconsequently led to reinterpretation of some apparently well-established formation models. <...>

Конторович А. Э. А.А.Трофимук – великий ученый, организатор науки и гражданин
Каширцев В.А. Органическая геохимия каустобиолитов
Конторович А.Э., Каширцев В.А., Москвин В.И. Нефти озера Байкал
Шварцев С. Л. Гидрогеохимические механизмы смены одного вторичного минерала другим в ходе эволюции системы вода - порода
Секция 1. Стратиграфия, литология, тектоника и экология
Шамбазов М.Д., Миргородский В.Н., Чернышева Н.А. Основные подходы к разработке комплексных программ по использованию попутного нефтяного газа для нефтедобывающих предприятий

The Guaritas sequence is the uppermost stratigraphical level of the Camaqua Basin (southern Brazil) and comprises an alluvial, deltaic and aeolian continental facies association up to 800 m thick. Facies mapping of this unit has revealed a lateral association of tributary fans and trunk braided rivers developed under semi-arid conditions.

Рассмотрены механические свойства осадочных горных пород нефтяных и газовых месторождений применительно к бурению скважин. Большое внимание уделено основным факторам, влияющим на деформирование и разрушение горных пород при статическом и динамическом нагружении.

Leaving aside the atmosphere and hydrosphere, rocks are the stuff of which the earth is made. Because of this, the study of rocks, petrology (from the Greek petra, “rock,” and logos, “discourse or explanation”), occupies a central position among the earth sciences. The study of rocks is the source of virtually all of our ideas about the history of Earth. Knowledge about rocks, their origin and ages, and their distribution is potentially capable of contributing to the solution of a wide variety of problems that run the gamut of geological interests.

The purpose of this report is to present a classification for lithified and unlithified sediments that is logical, systematic, hierachial and uses clearly defined, unambiguous names. Although classification systems for igneous rocks have been published (International Union of Geological Sciences, Subcommission on the Systematics of Igneous Rocks), a unifying scheme for classifying sedimentary rocks and their unlithified equivalents has not yet been formulated. Existing sediment and sedimentary rock nomenclature has been developed on a wide range of criteria, such as composition, texture and other physical attributes, as well as depositional environment, genetic relationship and local economic importance. As a result, sediment and sedimentary rock terminology tends to be inconsistent and lacking in basic general guidelines. <...>

Structural geology is an important component in regional-, district- and orebody-scale exploration and development of sedimentary rock-hosted Au deposits. Identification of timing of important structural events in an ore district allows analysis and classification of fluid conduits and construction of genetic models for ore formation. The most practical uses of structural geology deal with measurement and definition of various elements that comprise orebodies, which can then be directly applied to ore-reserve estimation, ground control, grade control, safety issues, and mine planning. District- and regional-scale structural studies are directly applicable to long-term strategic planning, economic analysis, and land ownership <...>

Examination of thin sections under the microscope is a key part of any study of carbonate sediments, as a companion to field or core logging, and as a necessary precursor to geochemical analysis. This book is designed as a laboratory manual to keep beside the microscope as an aid to identifying grain types and textures in carbonates.

В книге показано значение работ академика Н. М. Страхова в развитии советской литологии, геохимии осадочных пород и руд и учения об осадочных полезных ископаемых. Публикуются результаты исследований учеников и товарищей Н. М. Страхова, углубляющие его идеи в различных разделах теории литогенеза. Большое внимание уделяется новейшим достижениям науки в области геохимии, минералогии и генезиса современных осадков морей и океанов. Рассматриваются проблема эволюции питающих провинций в истории Земли, некоторые аспекты учения об угленосных и марганценосных формациях, условия формирования терригенных толщ, поведение глинистых минералов в процессах галогенеза, различные варианты классификации карбонатных пород и многие другие важные вопросы.