Skip Nav Destination
Close
DNAG, Geology of North America
Sedimentary Cover—North American Craton
Author(s)
L. L. Sloss
L. L. Sloss
Department of Geological Sciences
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Search for other works by this author on:
Geological Society of America
Volume
D-2
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© Geological Society of America, Inc. 1988, ISBN 978-0-8137-5449-9$9
ISBN electronic:
9780813754499
Publication date:
January 01, 1988
The “sedimentary cover” refers to the stratified rocks of youngest Proterozoic and Phanerozoic age that rest upon the largely crystalline basement rocks of the continental interior. The early chapters of the volume present data and interpretations of the geophysics of the craton and summarize, with sequential maps, the tectonic evolution of the craton. The main body of the text and accompanying plates and figures present the stratigraphy, structural history, and economic geology of specific sedimentary basins (e.g., Appalachian basin) and regions (e.g., Rocky Mountains). The volume concludes with a summary chapter in which the currently popular theories of cratonal tectonics are discussed and the unresolved questions are identified.
Sedimentary Cover—North American Craton
Author(s): L. L. Sloss
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/DNAG-GNA-D2
ISBN-10: 0813752051
ISBN (electronic): 9780813754499
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1988
Download citation file:
Close
Table of Contents
-
Introduction
-
IntroductionAuthor(s)L. L. SlossL. L. SlossDepartment of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208Search for other works by this author on:
-
Geophysical aspects of the craton: U.S.Author(s)William J. Hinze;William J. HinzeDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907Search for other works by this author on:Lawrence W. BraileLawrence W. BraileDepartment of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907Search for other works by this author on:
-
Tectonic evolution of the craton in Phanerozoic timeAuthor(s)L. L. SlossL. L. SlossDepartment of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60201Search for other works by this author on:
-
-
The Rocky Mountain Region
-
Triassic and older stratigraphy; Southern Rocky Mountains and Colorado PlateauAuthor(s)D. L. BaarsD. L. Baars29056 Histead Drive, Evergreen, Colorado 80439Search for other works by this author on:
-
A synthesis of the Jurassic system in the southern Rocky Mountain regionAuthor(s)Fred PetersonFred PetersonU.S. Geological Survey, MS 939, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
-
Cretaceous rocks of the Western Interior BasinAuthor(s)C. M. Molenaar;C. M. MolenaarU.S. Geological Survey, M.S. 940, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:D. D. RiceD. D. RiceU.S. Geological Survey, M.S. 940, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
-
Phanerozoic stratigraphy of the northern Rocky Mountain regionAuthor(s)J. A. PetersonJ. A. PetersonU.S. Geological Survey, Department of Geology, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59812Search for other works by this author on:
-
Basins of the Rocky Mountain regionAuthor(s)D. L. Baars;D. L. Baars29056 Histead Dr., Evergreen, Colorado 80439Search for other works by this author on:B. L. Bartleson;B. L. BartlesonDepartment of Geology, Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado 81230Search for other works by this author on:C. E. Chapin;C. E. ChapinNew Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources, Socorro, New Mexico 87801Search for other works by this author on:B. F. Curtis;B. F. Curtis375 Harvard Lane, Boulder, Colorado 80303Search for other works by this author on:R. H. De Voto;R. H. De VotoDepartment of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:J. R. Everett;J. R. EverettEarth Satellite Corporation, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815Search for other works by this author on:R. C. Johnson;R. C. JohnsonU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:C. M. Molenaar;C. M. MolenaarU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:F. Peterson;F. PetersonU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:C. J. Schenk;C. J. SchenkU.S. Geological Survey, Box 25046, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:J. D. Love;J. D. LoveU.S. Geological Survey, Box 3007, University Station, Laramie, Wyoming 82071Search for other works by this author on:I. S. Merin;I. S. MerinIo Geological Consultants, 3041 White Birch Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22031Search for other works by this author on:P. R. Rose;P. R. RoseTelegraph Exploration, Telegraph, Texas 76883Search for other works by this author on:R. T. Ryder;R. T. RyderU.S. Geological Survey, National Center, Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:N. B. Waechter;N. B. WaechterSuite 415, 820 16th St, Denver, Colorado 80202Search for other works by this author on:L. A. WoodwardL. A. WoodwardDepartment of Geology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131Search for other works by this author on:
-
-
The Western Mid-Continent Region
-
Geology of the Williston Basin (United States portion)Author(s)Lee C. Gerhard;Lee C. GerhardDepartment of Geology, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado 80401Search for other works by this author on:Sidney B. AndersonSidney B. AndersonNorth Dakota Geological Survey, University Station, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202Search for other works by this author on:
-
Phanerozoic history of the central midcontinent, United StatesAuthor(s)Bill J. Bunker;Bill J. BunkerIowa Geological Survey, 123 North Capitol St., Iowa City, Iowa 52242Search for other works by this author on:Brian J. Witzke;Brian J. WitzkeIowa Geological Survey, 123 North Capitol St., Iowa City, Iowa 52242Search for other works by this author on:W. Lynn Watney;W. Lynn WatneyKansas Geological Survey, 1930 Constant Ave., Campus West, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas 66044Search for other works by this author on:Greg A. LudvigsonGreg A. LudvigsonIowa Geological Survey, 123 North Capitol St., Iowa City, Iowa 52242Search for other works by this author on:
-
The Permian Basin regionAuthor(s)H. N. Frenzel;H. N. Frenzel1118 Mogford Midland, Texas 79701Search for other works by this author on:R. R. Bloomer;R. R. BloomerBloomer and Associates, 310 N. Willis, Abilene, Texas 79603Search for other works by this author on:R. B. Cline;R. B. ClineShell Western Exploration and Production Inc., Box 576, Houston, Texas 77001Search for other works by this author on:J. M. Cys;J. M. Cys6236 Wheaton, Fort Worth, Texas 76113Search for other works by this author on:J. E. Galley;J. E. GalleyBox 1346, Kerrville, Texas 78029Search for other works by this author on:W. R. Gibson;W. R. GibsonSeeks Oil and Gas, Box 1351, Midland, Texas 79702 3.Search for other works by this author on:J. M. Hills;J. M. HillsDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Texas, El Paso, Texas 79968Search for other works by this author on:W. E. King;W. E. KingNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003Search for other works by this author on:W. R. Seager;W. R. SeagerNew Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003Search for other works by this author on:F. E. Kottlowski;F. E. KottlowskiNew Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources, Socorro, New Mexico 87801Search for other works by this author on:S. Thompson, III;S. Thompson, IIINew Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral Resources, Socorro, New Mexico 87801Search for other works by this author on:G. C. Luff;G. C. LuffCoastal Oil and Gas Corporation, Box 235, Midland, Texas 79702Search for other works by this author on:B. T. Pearson;B. T. PearsonBox 3508, Midland, Texas 79702Search for other works by this author on:D. C. Van SiclenD. C. Van Siclen4909 Bellaire Blvd. Bellaire, Texas 77401Search for other works by this author on:
-
Southern Midcontinent regionAuthor(s)Kenneth S. Johnson;Kenneth S. JohnsonOklahoma Geological Survey, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019Search for other works by this author on:Thomas W. Amsden;Thomas W. AmsdenOklahoma Geological Survey, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019Search for other works by this author on:Rodger E. Denison;Rodger E. DenisonMobil Research Laboratory, 13777 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75244Search for other works by this author on:Shirley P. Dutton;Shirley P. DuttonBureau of Economic Geology, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78713Search for other works by this author on:Arthur G. Goldstein;Arthur G. GoldsteinDepartment of Geology, Colgate University, Hamilton, New York 13346Search for other works by this author on:Bailey Rascoe, Jr.;Bailey Rascoe, Jr.5701 Cornell Drive, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006Search for other works by this author on:Patrick K. Sutherland;Patrick K. SutherlandSchool of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma 73019Search for other works by this author on:Diana Morton ThompsonDiana Morton ThompsonChevron U.S.A., P.O. Box 599, Denver, Colorado 80201Search for other works by this author on:
-
-
The Eastern Mid-Continent Region
-
Michigan BasinAuthor(s)James H. Fisher;James H. FisherDepartment of Geological Sciences, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824Search for other works by this author on:Michael W. Barratt;Michael W. BarrattPatrick Petroleum Company, Jackson, Michigan 49204Search for other works by this author on:John B. Droste;John B. DrosteDepartment of Geology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405Search for other works by this author on:Robert H. ShaverRobert H. ShaverIndiana Geological Survey and Department of Geology, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405Search for other works by this author on:
-
Illinois Basin regionAuthor(s)Charles Collinson;Charles CollinsonIllinois State Geological Survey, 615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820Search for other works by this author on:Michael L. Sargent;Michael L. SargentIllinois State Geological Survey, 615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820Search for other works by this author on:James R. JenningsJames R. JenningsIllinois State Geological Survey, 615 East Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois 61820Search for other works by this author on:
-
The Appalachian BasinAuthor(s)Robert C. Milici;Robert C. MiliciVirginia Division of Mineral Resources, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903Search for other works by this author on:Wallace de Witt, Jr.Wallace de Witt, Jr.U.S. Geological Survey, MS 955, Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:
-
The Black Warrior basinAuthor(s)William A. ThomasWilliam A. ThomasDepartment of Geology, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487Search for other works by this author on:
-
-
Conclusions
-
ConclusionsAuthor(s)L. L. SlossL. L. SlossDepartment of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208Search for other works by this author on:
-
GeoRef
Index Terms/Descriptors
