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.

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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