Mud and Mudstone Introduction and Overview
P.E. Potter J. B. Maynard P. J. Depetris
Mud and Mudstones
Introduction and Overview
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Paul E. Potter University of Cincinnati Department of Geology Cincinnati 45221-0013 Ohio USA
J. Barry Maynard
University of Cincinnati Department of Geology Cincinnati 45221-0013 Ohio USA Pedro J. Depetris Centro de Investigaciones Geoquimicas y de Procesos de la Superficie (CIGeS), FCEFyN, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, X5016GCA Cordoba Argentina
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CHAPTER 2
Production of Mud and Silt
High, wet mountains produce a lot of mud
2.1. Introduction
Mud and Mudstones
Introduction and Overview
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261
Figures and 48 Tables
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Paul E. Potter University of Cincinnati Department of Geology Cincinnati 45221-0013 Ohio USA
J. Barry Maynard
University of Cincinnati Department of Geology Cincinnati 45221-0013 Ohio USA Pedro J. Depetris Centro de Investigaciones Geoquimicas y de Procesos de la Superficie (CIGeS), FCEFyN, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba, X5016GCA Cordoba Argentina
ISBN 3-540-22157-3 Springer Berlin Heidelberg New York
Library of Congress Control Number: 2004106315
This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. Springer is a part of Springer Science+ Business Media springeronline.com © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005 Printed in Germany The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Cover design: E. Kirchner, Heidelberg Production: Almas Schimmel Typesetting: LE-TeX Jelonek, Schmidt & Vockler GbR, Leipzig Printing and Binding: Sturtz AG, Wurzburg Printed on acid-free paper 32/3141/as 5 43 2 1 0
CHAPTER 2
Production of Mud and Silt
High, wet mountains produce a lot of mud
2.1. Introduction
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