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Record Nr.

UNINA9910337889403321

Autore

Kano Akihiro

Titolo

Geomicrobiological Properties and Processes of Travertine : With a Focus on Japanese Sites / / by Akihiro Kano, Tomoyo Okumura, Chizuru Takashima, Fumito Shiraishi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

981-13-1337-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (181 pages)

Collana

Springer Geology, , 2197-9545

Disciplina

552.4

Soggetti

Sedimentology

Bacteriology

Geobiology

Mineralogy

Biogeosciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Basic knowledge of geochemical processes -- Sedimentology of travertine -- Methods -- Geomicrobiologial processes for laminated textures -- Geochemical model for rapid carbonate precipitation of travertines -- Travertines in Japan -- Concluding remarks.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents basic knowledge and key objectives of research of geological, geochemical, and microbial properties and processes in travertines, carbonate deposits precipitated from calcareous hot springs. Much of the contents are based on the authors’ researches performed in Japan and Indonesia over the last decade. Travertine is one of the most active sedimentary systems, which have a potential impact on the Earth’s environment. It is also an accessible epitome of the Earth’s history, cultivating ancestral bacteria and representing a modern analog for ancient stromatolites. Readers can learn how integration of various scopes and methods unveils mysterious phenomena in travertine and can find cues for considering the early history of the Earth and life. This book includes a monographic chapter on Japanese onsens, or hot springs, which may help tourists to select



the best places to enjoy the unique features of travertine.