Model dimensions and dimensional analysis
The correct scaling of geometric, dynamic, and kinematic system variables is a critical part of any useful analogue model. Most […]
Geological models, How to do things, Interpreting ancient environments
How to do things
Geological models: An introduction
The posts in this series focus on Earth science models, particularly the soft-rock kind. I have an abiding memory of
Analogue models
Analogue models are physical objects; we can touch them and observe represented systems directly. As such, they allow us to
Beds and bedding planes
The primacy of beds, bedding, and bedding planes Beds are the fundamental units of stratigraphy and sedimentology. They are the
Miller indices in crystallography
Miller, and Miller-Bravais indices are the standard where every face on a crystal is given a unique description. Crystals are
Salt marsh lithofacies
This is the fourth post in a series on vegetated coastal lithofacies – see also: Seagrass meadows and ecosystems Seagrass
Mangrove lithofacies
This post is part of the Lithofacies Series. Mangrove trees and forests occupy a very specific zone between fully marine
Mangrove ecosystems
This post is part of the Lithofacies Series. Manukau Harbour on the west edge of Auckland has several large
Seagrass lithofacies in the rock record
Some criteria that help us identify fossil seagrasses in the rock record [This post is a companion to Seagrass meadows
Seagrass meadows and ecosystems
Seagrass meadows are some of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. [This is a companion post to Seagrass