Geology and Sedimentology of the Korean Peninsula

Written by one of Korea's most respected earth scientists, Geology and Sedimentology of the Korean Peninsula analyzes sedimentary facies, basin evolution, and sequence stratigraphy to provide answers to depositional processes and environmental changes through the Earth's history, including tectonic events, climate changes, and sea-level fluctuations. This is one of the first books covering the geology of the Korean peninsula. It offers an in-depth exploration of this region, which also allows comparison with sedimentary basins around the world. This is an important book for students, researchers, and professionals working in the geography of East Asia.

The study of sedimentary basins can help advance basic understanding of how the Earth's crust developed, as well as offer insights into the influence of environmental and climate change. Sedimentary basins are also of interest due to their importance in the exploration and recovery of natural resources, including oil and gas, water, and industrial minerals.

CHAPTER 1 Introduction CHAPTER 2 Tectonic Setting CHAPTER 3 Phanerozoic Granites CHAPTER 4 Okcheon Basin CHAPTER 5 Taebaeksan Basin CHAPTER 6 North China Platform in Shandong Province CHAPTER 7 Pyeongan Supergroup CHAPTER 8 Tectonic Evolution CHAPTER 9 Gyeongsang Arc System CHAPTER 10 Other Cretaceous Basins CHAPTER 11 Tertiary Basins CHAPTER 12 East Sea CHAPTER 13 Jeju Island CHAPTER 14 Yellow Sea CHAPTER 15 Summary