The Dynamics of Sedimentary Basins (1997) / Chapter Skim
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Pages 5-10
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Understanding the evolution of sedimentary basins, and the reasons for their existence in particular places at specific times, can provide fundamental insights into a wide range of Earth processes. The imprint of geologic events left on the materials of sedimentary basins is the most detailed record of the history of Earth's outer shell, the lithosphere.
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In recognition of the importance of basin data, there has been considerable effort to develop new technologies for measuring and interpreting the geochemical, tectonic, climatic, and biologic record of Earth history as preserved in basin fill. Second, sedimentary basins host many key natural resources, including fossil fuels, ground water, industrial minerals, and metallic ores.
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Decades of disciplinary research across earth sciences and engineering have amassed a vast data set of basin properties and settings. WorIc~wide campaigns of drilling, seismic imaging, and fielclwork have elucidated global patterns of basin fill and history.
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CHARGE TO THE PANEL At this budgetary and intellectual transition, there is a need to evaluate opportunities for multidisciplinary research on sedimentary basins. Given the continuing challenges of tight budgets and a shrinking scientific work force, effective strategies are critical to allow continued advances in basin research.
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It presents a brief summary of important topics in basin research and a description of the critical issues and requirements for developing a unified process mode! for basin initiation and evolution.
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