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The Biomarker Guide: Volume 2, Biomarkers and Isotopes in Petroleum Systems and Earth History
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The Biomarker Guide: Volume 2, Biomarkers and Isotopes in Petroleum Systems and Earth History | Paperback

by K. E. Peters (Author), C. C. Walters (Author), J. M. Moldowan (Author)

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Binding:  Paperback
Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
Edition:  2nd Edition
Page Count:  704 Pages
Publication Date:  August 27, 2007
Sales Rank:  173,748rd


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The second volume itemizes parameters used to genetically correlate petroleum and interpret thermal maturity and extent of biodegradation. It documents most known petroleum systems by geologic age throughout Earth history.

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