Field Guide Book of Geology of Kutch (Kachchh) Basin, Gujarat, India, 1st ed. 2022 Springer Geology Field Guides Series

This book represents a detailed introduction to the geology, structure, and stratigraphy of Kutch Basin, known for its rich fossilized megafauna and the wide range of condensed sections exposing Bathonian to Pleistocene. With its vast assortment of geological features, geomorphology, and geoheritage, the Kutch Basin shows geology, stratigraphy, and paleontology almost as a textbook. Besides the beautiful illustrations given in the book, in the form of good field photographs depicting the landscape, and geological and geomorphological features, this guidebook serves as an inspiring reading reference. Furthermore, this guidebook will be a handy reference book for the tourists visiting Kutch Basin in planning their visit to explore the beautiful Kutch region. 

 The guidebook is intended to interest scientists, researchers, students from schools and universities, tourists, and geoscience professionals of the mining and oil industry working in Kutch.

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

1.1. Introduction

1.2 Basin Architecture

1.4 Tectonic Framework and Structural Style

1.5 Igneous Activity

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

2.3 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

2.6 Gadhuli-Ghuneri Traverse

2.7 Keera Dome Traverse

Chapter 3: Guide to Litho-Stratotype Sections

3.1. Introduction

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

3.3.1. Matanumadh Formation

3.3.2. Naredi Formation

3.3.3. Harudi Formation

3.3.4. Fulra Limestone

3.3.6. Khari Nadi Formation

3.3.7. Chhasra Formation

It is designed for students, amateur enthusiasts, and professionals who have a geology background and the tourists

Describes selected regional traverses across the basin to provide an overview of the basin's geology

Guides to the stratotypes and reference sections for study of the formal Mesozoic–Tertiary lithostratigraphic units