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Lecture 2. A Primer on Sediment. Classifications and Ordering. Main types of sediment Carbonates Evaporites Clastics. Classifications and Ordering. Main types of sediment Grain sizes and distribution of grain sizes. size (in mm) = 2 - F. Classifications and Ordering.
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Lecture 2 A Primer on Sediment
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Carbonates • Evaporites • Clastics
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Grain sizes and distribution of grain sizes
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Grain sizes and distribution of grain sizes • Compositions
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Grain sizes and distribution of sizes • Compositions • Clast shapes
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Grain sizes and distribution of grain sizes • Compositions • Clast shapes • Sorting
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Grain sizes and distribution of grain sizes • Compositions • Clast shapes • Sorting • Maturity
Classifications and Ordering • Main types of sediment • Grain sizes and distribution of grain sizes • Compositions • Clast shapes • Sorting • Maturity • Bedding thickness