Monterey formation, the: from rocks to molecules

Auteur :
Isaacs, Caroline M.
ISBN :
9780231105859
Date de publication :
6 déc. 2000
Dimensions :
27,7 x 21,7 x 2,9 cm
Poids :
1316 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Provides an extraordinary case study of a classic marine petroleum system in the prolific oil basins of California. Based on results from the Cooperative Monterey Organic Chemistry Study, the volume examines paleoenvironmental conditions, organic-matter deposition, source-rock characteristics, thermal maturation, and oil generation in the Monterey Formation.