Soil, dirt, mud; weathering processes Soils and weathering, the products of physical, chemical, and biological processes, produce a veneer on […]
This is a companion post to the Atlas of Cool-water carbonates Modern coral reefs and carbonate platforms provide the key
The two main types of alluvial fans illustrated here are from humid and arid environments. Arid climate fans I have
Here are some examples of modern and ancient sand dunes from continental and coastal settings. Click on the images for
Companion glossaries Angle of repose: The natural slope of loose, cohesionless sedimentary particles (sand, gravel) under static conditions, as a
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A look at stromatolites and cryptalgal laminates in outcrop This is part of the How To…series on describing sedimentary rocks
A look at alluvial fans in outcrop This is part of the How To…series on describing sedimentary rocks – in
A look at coarse-grained, braided rivers in outcrop This is part of the How To…series on describing sedimentary rocks –
A look at fine-grained, high sinuosity rivers in outcrop This is part of the How To…series on describing sedimentary rocks