Category: Atlas of sediments & sedimentary structures

February 18, 2025

Soil, dirt, mud; weathering processes Soils and weathering, the products of physical, chemical, and biological

February 15, 2025

This is a companion post to the Atlas of Cool-water carbonates Modern coral reefs and

February 15, 2025

The two main types of alluvial fans illustrated here are from humid and arid environments.

February 14, 2025

Here are some examples of modern and ancient sand dunes from continental and coastal settings.

May 13, 2021

Companion glossaries Angle of repose: The natural slope of loose, cohesionless sedimentary particles (sand, gravel)

September 25, 2020

Stratigraphic repetition, stratigraphic cycles, and stratigraphic trends We know with reasonable certainty that the sun

June 1, 2020

A look at stromatolites and cryptalgal laminates in outcrop This is part of the How

April 22, 2020

A look at alluvial fans in outcrop This is part of the How To…series on

April 18, 2020

A look at coarse-grained, braided rivers in outcrop This is part of the How To…series

April 16, 2020

A look at fine-grained, high sinuosity rivers in outcrop This is part of the How