Geomorphology and Geological Evolution of Barrier-Lagoon Systems
Broschiertes Buch

Geomorphology and Geological Evolution of Barrier-Lagoon Systems

Maricá Coastal Plain, Rio de Janeiro, SE Brazil

Herausgegeben: Carvalho da Silva, André Luiz; Martins da Silva, Maria Augusta
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Barriers are very important in the protection of mainland from the effects of storm waves. They are commonly associated with lagoons that compose the barrier-lagoon systems. Lagoonal sediments are fine-grained, organic-rich deposits, which are potential source beds for petroleum, and barriers can give rise to highly porous and permeable coarser-grained deposits that can turn into water and oil reservoirs. As sea level changes coastal sequences may develop. Understanding these sequences leads to the interpretation and recognition of ancient barrier-lagoon systems, and the geological evolution o...