Glossary: Geochemistry and diagenesis
See also the companion Glossary of Petrography and Petrology Absolute zero: The theoretical temperature, measured in degrees Kelvin (K), where […]
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Glossary: Petrography and petrology
See companion glossaries: Geochemistry and diagenesis Paleontology Sedimentary facies and processes Actinolite: see Tremolite Aegirine – aegirine augite: NaFe3+(SiO3)2 Clinopyroxenes
Glossary: Sedimentary basins and tectonics
Companion glossaries Abyssal plain: The deepest parts of the oceans at 4000-8000 m, covering 83% of Earth’s total ocean area.
Glossary: Sedimentary structures
Companion glossaries Angle of repose: The natural slope of loose, cohesionless sedimentary particles (sand, gravel) under static conditions, as a
Glossary: Sedimentary facies and processes
Companion glossaries Ablation: The removal of ice and snow by melting, evaporation, wind erosion, sublimation (solid to vapour phase without