Sumnerd's Sedimentology

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Sed Strat - Basic Concepts

Basic concepts for interpreting sedimentary rocks and environments

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Sed Strat - Fluid Dynamics

Flow characteristics influence sediment transport, as illustrated in these videos.

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Sed Strat - Sediment Transport Basics

Basic sediment transport processes depend on water flow and grain size, as illustrated in these videos.

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Sed Strat - Cross Stratification Basics

Cross stratification is produced by turbulent flows. These videos illustrate how some of it forms.

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Sed Strat - Facies & Stratigraphy Concepts

Sedimentary facies are groupings of similar rock types, and their use in stratigraphy is essential. These videos explain some of the basic concepts behind using facies and various types of stratigraphy.

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Sed Strat - Debris Flows and Landslides

Debris flows and landslides are dramatic erosional events as well as natural hazards. Note how the viscosity of the flows vary.

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Sed Strat - Rivers and Deltas

River processes and deltas

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Sed Strat - Beaches and Marine Environments

Sedimentary processes along coastlines and in marine environments are diverse and often impact coastal communities.

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Sed Strat - Carbonates

Carbonate deposition depends very heavily on the chemistry of the water and biology. Sediment transport is similar, except that carbonate cements can bind the grains into place.