Field Guide Book of Geology of Kutch (Kachchh) Basin, Gujarat, India

By Sanjib K. Biswas

Chapter 1- Introduction to Geology of The Kachchh (Kutch) Basin, Western India

1.1. Introduction

1.2 Basin Architecture

1.3 Stratigraphy

1.4 Tectonic Framework and Structural Style

1.5 Igneous Activity

1.6. Intrusive Bodies

1.7. Volcanic Activity

1.8 Tectonic Evolution

1.9 References

Chapter 2- Guide to Field Traverses

2.1. Traverse-1: Bhuj - Pachham (Kaladongar) Hill Top

2.2 Tertiary section across peripheral coastal plains: Bhuj-Naliya-Waior-Narayan Sarovar Road Traverse: Visit to Tertiary stratigraphy of Kutch

2.3 Mesozoic of Kutch - section across Northern Range: Bhuj-Nakhtarana-Hajipir- Nara-Jumara-Rawapur-Matanumadh (Bhuj-Lakhpat Road via Lakhapur) traverse

2.4. Bhuj-Mandvi Road Traverse: N-S section across Katrol Hill uplift

2.5 Kankawati River Traverse

2.6 Gadhuli-Ghuneri Traverse

2.7 Keera Dome Traverse

2.8 South Wagad Fault Zone Traverse

Chapter 3: Guide to Litho-Stratotype Sections

3.1. Introduction

3.2 Mesozoic Lithostratigraphy

3.2.1 Mainland Group

3.2.1.1. Jhurio Formation

3.2.1.2 Jumara Formation

3.2.1.3 Jhuran Formation

3.2.1.4. Bhuj Formation

3.2.2 Pachham Group

3.2.2.1. Kaladongar Formation

3.2.2.2. Goradongar Formation

3.2.3. Khadir-Wagad Group

3.2.3.1. Khadir Formation

3.2.3.2. Washtawa Formation

3.2.3.3. Wagad Sandstone

3.2.4. Deccan Trap Formation

3.3: Tertiary Lithostratigraphy

3.3.1. Matanumadh Formation

3.3.2. Naredi Formation

3.3.3. Harudi Formation

3.3.4. Fulra Limestone

3.3.5. Maniyara Fort Formation

3.3.6. Khari Nadi Formation

3.3.7. Chhasra Formation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030874699
• ISBN13: 9783030874698
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"