Sedimentary geology at Williams College

Rónadh Cox, Brust Professor of Geology and Mineralogy

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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_652.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Fluidised Flows ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Old River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 316 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Stylolites in Insuzi dolomites. Stylos are green: Nic Beukes thinks it is serpentine: very soft. Clastic dolomites; crudely stratified. Grains up to 4mm.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_651.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stylolites ABSTRACT: Stylolites in Insuzi dolomites. Stylos are green: Nic Beukes thinks it is serpentine: very soft. Clastic dolomites; crudely stratified. Grains up to 4mm. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa-Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi … Continue reading
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_650.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stylolites ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 314 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_649.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Box Canyon (Ouray County) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 313 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Karst. Li River.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_648.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Karst. Li River. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Asia; China–Li River (Guilin Diqu) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 312 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_647.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico–Chimney Rock SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 311 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Salt wedging; granite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_646.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Salt wedging; granite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Antarctica SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 310 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_645.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion; Madison Canyon Landslide ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Montana–Madison Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 309 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Carious weathering.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_644.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Carious weathering. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 308 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Mesazoic sedimentary rocks near White Mesa.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_643.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Mesazoic sedimentary rocks near White Mesa. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 307 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Stone cross.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_642.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Stone cross. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Burren SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 306 DATE: _ AUTHOR: FilmWorks
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_641.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Italy–Dolomite Alps SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 305 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Teracettes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_640.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Teracettes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 304 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Spheroidal weathering. Cretaceous basalt.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_639.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Spheroidal weathering. Cretaceous basalt. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 303 DATE: 2001 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Mesa.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_638.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Mesa. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 302 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Sheeting.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_637.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Sheeting. PERIOD: North America,California–Yosemite National Park LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 301 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Pothole.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_636.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Pothole. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar–Betsiboka River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 300 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Potholes in granitic gneiss.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_635.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Potholes in granitic gneiss. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar–Modia River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 299 DATE: 2000 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Rock slide.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_634.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Rock slide. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Banff; Moraine Lake SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 298 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Hoodoos along Bow River.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_633.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Hoodoos along Bow River. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Bow River; Alberta–Banff SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 297 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Gros Ventre Slide.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_632.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion; Gros Ventre Landslide ABSTRACT: Gros Ventre Slide. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Wyoming–Grand Teton SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 296 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Dolomite outcrop.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_631.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion; Madison Canyon Landslide ABSTRACT: Dolomite outcrop. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Montana–Madison Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 295 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Spheroidal weathering. Cretaceous basalt.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_630.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Spheroidal weathering. Cretaceous basalt. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 294 DATE: 2001 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Dissolution of marble.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_629.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Dissolution of marble. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 293 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Pothole in granitic gneiss.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_628.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Pothole in granitic gneiss. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar; Modia River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 292 DATE: 2000 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Potholes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_627.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: Potholes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar–Betsiboka River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 291 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_625.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion; Hakatai Formation; Shinumo Formation; Dox Formation ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 290 DATE: 1990 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Debris apron surrounding mesa of Cuerbo Tongue of Dakota sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_624.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion; Dakota Sandstone ABSTRACT: Debris apron surrounding mesa of Cuerbo Tongue of Dakota sandstone. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico–White Mesa SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 289 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_623.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Weathering and Erosion ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 288 DATE: 1993 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Tree stumps in bog.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_622.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bogs ABSTRACT: Tree stumps in bog. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 287 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_621.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bogs ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 286 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bogwood.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_620.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bogs ABSTRACT: Bogwood. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 285 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bogwood with sediment differences indicating climate fluctuations.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_619.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bogs ABSTRACT: Bogwood with sediment differences indicating climate fluctuations. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 284 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Sliding sands.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_618.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Grain Flows ABSTRACT: Sliding sands. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Ballston Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 283 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sliding sands.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_617.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Grain Flows ABSTRACT: Sliding sands. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Ballston Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 282 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Hummocky Cross Stratification. Base of Belly River.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_615.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Hummocky Cross Stratification ABSTRACT: Hummocky Cross Stratification. Base of Belly River. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alberta; North America–Belly River; Ghost Dam SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 281 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_614.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Hummocky Cross Stratification ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Seebe SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 280 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Small slate hummocky cross stratification. From upper crest of Wapiabi River.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_613.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Hummocky Cross Stratification ABSTRACT: Small slate hummocky cross stratification. From upper crest of Wapiabi River. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Wapiabi River; Alberta–Ghost Dam SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 279 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Chaotic bedclip.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_612.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Chaotic bedclip. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 278 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Diamictite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_611.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Diamictite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Arizona–Battleship Peak (La Paz County) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 277 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Debris flows. Salton sea area. Giant boulder in diamictite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_610.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Debris flows. Salton sea area. Giant boulder in diamictite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 276 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Debris flows. Salton sea area.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_609.jpg TOPIC: Sedmentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Debris flows. Salton sea area. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 275 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Diamictite. Debris Flow. Close up.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_608.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Diamictite. Debris Flow. Close up. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pigeon Point (San Mateo County); USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 274 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Debris Flow. Venado sandstone. GSA Guide p.332
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_607.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Debris Flow. Venado sandstone. GSA Guide p.332 PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Monticello Dam SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 273 DATE: 1984 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Debris flow. Venado sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_606.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Debris flow. Venado sandstone. PERIOD: Cretaceous Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; California–Monticello Dam; USA–Great Valley Sequence SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 272 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Diamictite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_605.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Diamictite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pigeon Point (San Mateo County); USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 271 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Diamictite. Debris flow. Spheroidal weathering.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_604.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Debris Flow ABSTRACT: Diamictite. Debris flow. Spheroidal weathering. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pigeon Point (San Mateo County); USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 270 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Massive A with ripups; convolutes B; good C; then mud with loaded sand.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_603.jpg TOPIC: _ ABSTRACT: Massive A with ripups; convolutes B; good C; then mud with loaded sand. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 269 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Normally graded turbidite bed.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_601.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Normally graded turbidite bed. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 268 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Ta dinsion; with scared base shows. Normal grading ripups.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_600.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Ta dinsion; with scared base shows. Normal grading ripups. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 267 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Graded beds in metamorphic rock.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_599.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Graded beds in metamorphic rock. PERIOD: Precambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Colorado SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 266 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Soft sediment deformation in vallecito.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_598.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Soft sediment deformation in vallecito. PERIOD: Paleocene LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Needles Mountains; USA–Vallecito Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 265 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Reverse grading and clast imbrication. Flow direction: right to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_597.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Imbrication; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Reverse grading and clast imbrication. Flow direction: right to left. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Sea Lion Point; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 264 … Continue reading
Thick; normally graded Ta division.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_596.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Thick; normally graded Ta division. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 263 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bouma (Ta) Tb; Tc; Td. Nice ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_595.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Bouma (Ta) Tb; Tc; Td. Nice ripples. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 262 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Graded bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_594.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence; Flysch ABSTRACT: Graded bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Switzerland SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 261 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Graded bedding with flame structure.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_593.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence; Flysch ABSTRACT: Graded bedding with flame structure. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Switzerland SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 260 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Turbidite Ta. High density with big mud ripups.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_592.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Turbidite Ta. High density with big mud ripups. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 259 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Graded bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_591.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Graded bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 258 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Bouma Sequence. Unit C. Climbing ripple laminations.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_589.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Bouma Sequence. Unit C. Climbing ripple laminations. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Nova Scotia SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 257 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Bouma Sequence. Unit C. Ripple laminations.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_588.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Bouma Sequence. Unit C. Ripple laminations. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Nova Scotia SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 256 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Bouma Sequence.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_587.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Bouma Sequence. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Québec–Percé SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 255 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Turbidite. Bouma B with ripple. Top is at top of image.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_586.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Bouma Sequence ABSTRACT: Turbidite. Bouma B with ripple. Top is at top of image. PERIOD: Jurassic Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Banff SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 254 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Turbidites. Sequence overturned. Strategraphic top at bottom of slide.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_585.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Turbidites. Sequence overturned. Strategraphic top at bottom of slide. PERIOD: Jurassic Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Banff SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 253 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sandstone lens in conglom. Turbidite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_583.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Sandstone lens in conglom. Turbidite. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Sea Lion Point; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 252 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; … Continue reading
Chaotic bedding. Folded and disaggregated fine beds in conglom.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_582.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Chaotic bedding. Folded and disaggregated fine beds in conglom. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 251 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Stacked inverse-graded turbidites
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_581.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Stacked inverse-graded turbidites PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Sea Lion Point SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 250 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Inverse grading.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_580.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Inverse grading. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Sea Lion Point; USA–Carmelo Point SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 249 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Inverse graded to normally graded hyperconc. Turbidites.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_579.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Inverse graded to normally graded hyperconc. Turbidites. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Sea Lion Point; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 248 DATE: _ … Continue reading
Sea Lion Point. Channelised turbidites.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_578.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Sea Lion Point. Channelised turbidites. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Sea Lion Point; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 247 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; … Continue reading
Sea Lion Point. Channelised turbidites.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_577.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Sea Lion Point. Channelised turbidites. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Sea Lion Point; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 246 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; … Continue reading
Turbidites.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_576.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Turbidites. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Brunswick; Québec–Gaspé Peninsula SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 245 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Shale-rich Great Valley Sequence at cache Greek campground.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_575.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows ABSTRACT: Shale-rich Great Valley Sequence at cache Greek campground. PERIOD: Cretaceous Geologic Period LOCATION: Great Valley Sequence SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 244 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
High shale-sand ratio.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_574.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: High shale-sand ratio. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Boxer Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 243 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Distal turbidites. Basin plain? P. 326; 1984 guide. Background fine sedimentation with rare event units.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_573.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sedimentary Gravity Flows; Turbidites ABSTRACT: Distal turbidites. Basin plain? P. 326; 1984 guide. Background fine sedimentation with rare event units. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Boxer Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 242 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Lyons sandstone. Cross-bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_572.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Aeolian Cross-Bedding; Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Lyons sandstone. Cross-bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Livermore SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 241 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_571.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Aeolian Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 240 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Brandriss; Mark
Coconino set.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_570.jpg TOPIC: Aeolian Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Coconino set. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Arizona–Walnut Canyon National Monument SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 239 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Wind ripples coarse sand on fine pavement.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_569.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Ripples ABSTRACT: Wind ripples coarse sand on fine pavement. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Newburyport–Plum Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 238 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Wind granule ripples. Riverbank.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_568.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Ripples ABSTRACT: Wind granule ripples. Riverbank. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 237 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Wind Ripples. Pen points in wind flow direction.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_567.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Ripples ABSTRACT: Wind Ripples. Pen points in wind flow direction. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Año Nuevo Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 236 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Wind granule ripples on modern river sand. Pen point in wind direction. Coarse grains and heavies concentrated on ripple crests.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_566.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Ripples ABSTRACT: Wind granule ripples on modern river sand. Pen point in wind direction. Coarse grains and heavies concentrated on ripple crests. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South … Continue reading
Wind Ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_565.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Ripples ABSTRACT: Wind Ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Año Nuevo Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 234 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Coconino sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_564.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Aeolian Dunes ABSTRACT: Coconino sandstone. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Arizona–Walnut Canyon National Monument SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 233 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Coalescing Barchans.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_563.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Aeolian Dunes ABSTRACT: Coalescing Barchans. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Namibia–Namib Desert SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 232 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Aeolian sands
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_562.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Aeolian Dunes ABSTRACT: Aeolian sands PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Utah–Kanab SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 231 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Wind shadows. Sand accumulation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_561.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Shadows ABSTRACT: Wind shadows. Sand accumulation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Cape Cod SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 230 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Close up of wind blown beach.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_560.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Shadows ABSTRACT: Close up of wind blown beach. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Texas SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 229 DATE: 1972 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_558.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wind Shadows ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Newburyport–Plum Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 228 DATE: 1977 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Aeolian Dust.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_557.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Aeolian ABSTRACT: Aeolian Dust. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa–Sahel SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 227 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Claggan bay bulldozer. Chemical weathering and sedimentary movement.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_556.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dynamics ABSTRACT: Claggan bay bulldozer. Chemical weathering and sedimentary movement. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Claggan Bay; Ireland–Achill Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 226 DATE: 1999 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Boulders bury bulldozer.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_555.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dynamics ABSTRACT: Boulders bury bulldozer. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 225 DATE: 1999 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bridge west of Greeney. Flow separation and scans.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_554.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dynamics ABSTRACT: Bridge west of Greeney. Flow separation and scans. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Cashe la Poudre SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 224 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Stranded bedload behind boulder.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_553.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dynamics ABSTRACT: Stranded bedload behind boulder. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 223 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_552.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dynamics ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 222 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Small conical stromatolite; Conophyton-type.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_551.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Small conical stromatolite; Conophyton-type. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 221 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Small conical stromatolite; Conophyton-type.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_550.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Small conical stromatolite; Conophyton-type. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 220 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Complet bioherm. Sits on intraclastic sand. Rooted in a couple of small columns.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_549.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Complet bioherm. Sits on intraclastic sand. Rooted in a couple of small columns. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 219 DATE: … Continue reading
Pseudocolumnar stromatolites. Small bioherm in coarse sand.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_584.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Pseudocolumnar stromatolites. Small bioherm in coarse sand. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 218 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Small-scale stromatolites in largely non-carbonate fine sandstone overlying mainly carbonate horizon.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_547.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Small-scale stromatolites in largely non-carbonate fine sandstone overlying mainly carbonate horizon. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 217 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: … Continue reading
Small-scale stromatolites in largely non-carbonate fine sandstone overlying mainly carbonate horizon.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_546.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Small-scale stromatolites in largely non-carbonate fine sandstone overlying mainly carbonate horizon. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 216 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: … Continue reading
Stromatolites
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_545.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Stromatolites PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Natal; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 215 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_544.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 214 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Stromatolites
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_543.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Stromatolites PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; SOuth Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 213 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Stromatolites
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_542.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Stromatolites PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 212 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Stromatolites
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_541.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Stromatolites ABSTRACT: Stromatolites PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–With Mfolozi Section; South Africa–Insuzi Group; South Africa–Pongola Supergroup SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 211 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Death valley alluvial fan.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_540.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Accuvial Fans ABSTRACT: Death valley alluvial fan. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California; United States–Death Valley SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 210 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Alluvial fans. Blue mesa reservoir near Gunnison. Slide is to right.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_539.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Accuvial Fans ABSTRACT: Alluvial fans. Blue mesa reservoir near Gunnison. Slide is to right. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Blue Mesa Reservoir SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 209 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Alluvial fans. Blue mesa reservoir near Gunnison slide is to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_538.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Accuvial Fans ABSTRACT: Alluvial fans. Blue mesa reservoir near Gunnison slide is to left. PERIOD: North America,Colorado–Blue Mesa Reservoir LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 208 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Large complex braid bars. Braided stream. Flow bottom to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_536.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Accuvial Fans ABSTRACT: Large complex braid bars. Braided stream. Flow bottom to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alaska; USA–Copper River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 206 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Kosi River. Large mudcracks in muddy floodplain. Flow bottom to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_535.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Accuvial Fans ABSTRACT: Kosi River. Large mudcracks in muddy floodplain. Flow bottom to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Asia; Asia–Kosi River; India SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 205 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Kosi Fan - map
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_534.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Accuvial Fans ABSTRACT: Kosi Fan – map PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Asia; India; Asia–Kosi River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 204 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Fan Delta
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_532.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Deltas ABSTRACT: Fan Delta PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alberta–Bow Lake; Alberta–Banff SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 203 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Epsilon cross-bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_531.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Deltas ABSTRACT: Epsilon cross-bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Palm Springs Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 202 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Delta structure. Topset beds passing into forests.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_530.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Deltas ABSTRACT: Delta structure. Topset beds passing into forests. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Amherst SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 201 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Delta-foreset beds. 1
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_529.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Deltas ABSTRACT: Delta-foreset beds. 1,100 level. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Clarksburg SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 200 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Meander bends and chutes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_528.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Meander bends and chutes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 199 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_527.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 198 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Incised meanders
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_526.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Incised meanders PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Ampaositre River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 197 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_525.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 196 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Point bar with small dunes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_524.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Point bar with small dunes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 195 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Point bar. Lateral accrete.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_523.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Point bar. Lateral accrete. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 194 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Mississippi River Bend.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_522.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Mississippi River Bend. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Missouri–New Madrid SLIDE: Black and White Photographs, Cox 193 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_521.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Southern Illinois SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 192 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Point Bar
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_520.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Point Bar PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Big Thompson River; Colorado–Milliken SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 191 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Hoosic.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_519.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Hoosic. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 190 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Meandering streams. Velocity variations.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_518.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Meandering streams. Velocity variations. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 189 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Science Graphics
Meandering River
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_517.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Meandering Streams ABSTRACT: Meandering River PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Asia; Cambodia–Phnom Penh SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 188 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Landset sludge. Fractal.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_516.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Landset sludge. Fractal. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 187 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Flow top to bottom. Fractal.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_515.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Flow top to bottom. Fractal. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Sakena River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 186 DATE: 1995 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
8km wide at high flow.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_514.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: 8km wide at high flow. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Asia–Brahmaputra River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 185 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Braided stream with gravel bars. Flow to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_513.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Braided stream with gravel bars. Flow to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alaska–Susitna River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 184 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_512.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; British Columbia; Canada–Kicking Horse River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 183 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Braided stream. Longitudinal bar.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_511.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Braided stream. Longitudinal bar. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Saint Vrain River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 182 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Flow bottom to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_510.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Flow bottom to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Sakena River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 181 DATE: 1995 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Plate type. Braided with multiple bars.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_509.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Plate type. Braided with multiple bars. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Little Thompson River; Colorado–Berthoud SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 180 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Transverse Bar.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_508.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Transverse Bar. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 179 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Flood plain.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_507.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Braided Streams ABSTRACT: Flood plain. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Green River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 178 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Over bank deposits.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_506.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Over bank deposits. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America–Belly River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 177 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Upper Image: Dunes on a point Bar. Made of coarse gravel with 100m wavelength. Lower Image: Flood-transported boulder in the Grand Coulee Channel.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_505.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Upper Image: Dunes on a point Bar. Made of coarse gravel with 100m wavelength. Lower Image: Flood-transported boulder in the Grand Coulee Channel. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; United States–Columbia River; … Continue reading
Bass in Sekena River. Flow bottom to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_504.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Bass in Sekena River. Flow bottom to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Sakena River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 175 DATE: 1995 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Flow bottom to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_503.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Flow bottom to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Sakena River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 174 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Braided stream with gravel bars. Flow to top.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_502.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Braided stream with gravel bars. Flow to top. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 173 DATE: 1995 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Boulders in first-order stream.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_500.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Boulders in first-order stream. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 172 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Rapids.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_499.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Rapids. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–White River National Forest; Colorado–Maroon Creek SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 171 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_498.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; Madagascar–Betsiboka River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 170 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Location 3. Riffle and pool. Flow right to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_497.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Location 3. Riffle and pool. Flow right to left. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 169 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
First order stream.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_495.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: First order stream. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 168 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Medial and lateral gravel bars.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_496.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Medial and lateral gravel bars. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 167 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Different energy levels. First order stream.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_494.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Rivers – General ABSTRACT: Different energy levels. First order stream. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 166 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Diamictite and Outwash.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_493.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Diamictite and Outwash. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 165 DATE: 1999 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Diamictite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_492.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Diamictite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Europe; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 164 DATE: 1999 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Glacial till.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_491.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Glacial till. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 163 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Diamictite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_490.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Diamictite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Ireland–Achill SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 162 DATE: 1999 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Beaches = shorelines of Lake Bonneville.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_489.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Beaches = shorelines of Lake Bonneville. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Utah–Great Salt Lake SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 161 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
Glacial outwash.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_488.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Glacial outwash. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Rakia River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 160 DATE: _ AUTHOR: John Wiley & Sons. 1995
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_487.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 159 DATE: _ AUTHOR: West Publishing
Cross-Bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_486.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Glacial ABSTRACT: Cross-Bedding. PERIOD: Pleistocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; Nova Scotia–St. Mary’s SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 158 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Cross-bedded glacial sediments.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_485.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Glacial ABSTRACT: Cross-bedded glacial sediments. PERIOD: North America,Illinois–Charleston LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 157 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Medial Moraines K/23.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_484.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Glacial ABSTRACT: Medial Moraines K/23. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Alaska–Barnard Glacier SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 156 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Pryup structure.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_483.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Piercement Structures ABSTRACT: Pryup structure. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 155 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Sandstone dike. Soft sediment deformation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_482.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Piercement Structures ABSTRACT: Sandstone dike. Soft sediment deformation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 154 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Mud/siltstone piercing Cross-bedded sandstone. Water escape structure.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_481.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Piercement Structures ABSTRACT: Mud/siltstone piercing Cross-bedded sandstone. Water escape structure. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Natal Group SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 153 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Loading of sandstone into shale. Sandstone under shale (to RHS of lens cap) is ripple cross-bedded; flow to R.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_480.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Loading of sandstone into shale. Sandstone under shale (to RHS of lens cap) is ripple cross-bedded; flow to R. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation … Continue reading
Regular wave-length loading of shale by overlying sand bed.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_479.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Regular wave-length loading of shale by overlying sand bed. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 151 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
As 26; but bed completely separated and totally rolled. Balls of loaded sand have been rolled within the mud and their internal laminations folded. All photos 25-28 are from the same horizon.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_478.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: As 26; but bed completely separated and totally rolled. Balls of loaded sand have been rolled within the mud and their internal laminations folded. All photos 25-28 are from the same horizon. PERIOD: … Continue reading
As 26; but bed completely separated and totally rolled. Balls of loaded sand have been rolled within the mud and their internal laminations folded. All photos 25-28 are from the same horizon.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_477.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: As 26; but bed completely separated and totally rolled. Balls of loaded sand have been rolled within the mud and their internal laminations folded. All photos 25-28 are from the same horizon. PERIOD: … Continue reading
Cross-bedded sandstone; loaded into mud; bedding oversteepened by current drag.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_476.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Loading ABSTRACT: Cross-bedded sandstone; loaded into mud; bedding oversteepened by current drag. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 148 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: … Continue reading
Big load structure with subsidiary flames. Load is internally structured.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_475.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Big load structure with subsidiary flames. Load is internally structured. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 147 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; … Continue reading
Ball and pillow structure.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_473.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Ball and pillow structure. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 146 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Load structures.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_472.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Load structures. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 145 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Soft sediment deformation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_471.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Soft sediment deformation. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Watson’s Beach; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 144 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
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DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_470.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: _ PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Watson’s Beach; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 143 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Load structures.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_469.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Load structures. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 142 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Load structures.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_468.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Load structures. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 141 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Load structures.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_467.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Load structures. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 140 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Ball and Pillow; Flame Structures (close up).
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_466.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Ball and Pillow; Flame Structures (close up). PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 139 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Ball and Pillow; Flame Structures (close up).
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_465.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Ball and Pillow; Flame Structures (close up). PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 138 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Periodic Loads and Flames
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_464.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Loading ABSTRACT: Periodic Loads and Flames PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 137 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Overturned cross-sets.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_463.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination; Shinumo Quartzite ABSTRACT: Overturned cross-sets. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Grand Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 136 DATE: 1990 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Convolute lamination. Water escape structures. 4 is a closeup of 5.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_462.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Convolute lamination. Water escape structures. 4 is a closeup of 5. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Natal Group SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 135 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Water escape structures. 4 is a closeup of 5.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_461.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Water escape structures. 4 is a closeup of 5. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Natal Group SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 134 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Natal Group (formerly included in Table Mountain Sandstone); roadcut on road from Malmouth to Vryheid. Cross-bedding and soft sediment deformation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_460.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-Bedding; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Natal Group (formerly included in Table Mountain Sandstone); roadcut on road from Malmouth to Vryheid. Cross-bedding and soft sediment deformation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Vryheid (Natal); South Africa–Natal Group SLIDE: … Continue reading
Slump folded bed between undisturbed beds.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_459.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Slump folded bed between undisturbed beds. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 132 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Convolute lamination and undisturbed lamination.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_458.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Convolute lamination and undisturbed lamination. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 131 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Soft sediment deformation in Apache Group.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_457.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Soft sediment deformation in Apache Group. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Young; Arizona–Apache Group; USA–Dripping Spring Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 130 DATE: 1989 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Large-scale convoluted bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_456.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Convolute Lamination ABSTRACT: Large-scale convoluted bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: USA–Palm Springs Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 129 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Mud cracks. Old river.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_455.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Mudcracks ABSTRACT: Mud cracks. Old river. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi section SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 128 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Archean mudcracks; pen for scale. Has en ecelon tension gashes. All cracks are sand infilled (sand is very fine; has been chertified). Compare with 5-6.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_454.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Mudcracks ABSTRACT: Archean mudcracks; pen for scale. Has en ecelon tension gashes. All cracks are sand infilled (sand is very fine; has been chertified). Compare with 5-6. PERIOD: Archean LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi section; … Continue reading
Mudcracks in modern sediment; dead Shangololo for scale. Cracks infilled with sand. Compare with 7-10.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_453.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Mudcracks ABSTRACT: Mudcracks in modern sediment; dead Shangololo for scale. Cracks infilled with sand. Compare with 7-10. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Richards Bay (Region) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 126 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Mudcracks in modern sediment; footprint for scale.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_452.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Mudcracks ABSTRACT: Mudcracks in modern sediment; footprint for scale. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Richards Bay (Region) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 125 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Archean mudcracks; pen for scale. 7=closeup of 8. All cracks are sand infilled (sand is very fine; has been chertified). Compare with 5-6.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_451.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Mudcracks ABSTRACT: Archean mudcracks; pen for scale. 7=closeup of 8. All cracks are sand infilled (sand is very fine; has been chertified). Compare with 5-6. PERIOD: Archean LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Wit Mfolozi section; South Africa–Mozaan … Continue reading
Dish structures with vertical elutriated zones.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_450.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape ABSTRACT: Dish structures with vertical elutriated zones. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 123 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Dish structures.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_449.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape ABSTRACT: Dish structures. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 122 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Dish structures.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_447.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape ABSTRACT: Dish structures. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 121 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Looking down on vertical flow surfaces preferentially cemented.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_446.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape ABSTRACT: Looking down on vertical flow surfaces preferentially cemented. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 120 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Vertical ellutriation structures (preferentially cemented).
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_445.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape ABSTRACT: Vertical ellutriation structures (preferentially cemented). PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 119 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Dish structures with vertical elutriated flow paths.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_444.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape ABSTRACT: Dish structures with vertical elutriated flow paths. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach; USA–Pigeon Point Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 118 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Oversteepened cross-sets.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_443.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Water Escape; Tapeats Sandstone ABSTRACT: Oversteepened cross-sets. PERIOD: Cambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Grand Canyon; Utah Flats SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 117 DATE: 1990 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Flute casts.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_442.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sole Marks ABSTRACT: Flute casts. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 116 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sole marks at 9W.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_441.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sole Marks ABSTRACT: Sole marks at 9W. PERIOD: Ordovician Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; New York (State)–Coxsackie; USA–Normanskill Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 115 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sole marks at 9W.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_440.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sole Marks ABSTRACT: Sole marks at 9W. PERIOD: Ordovician Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; New York (State)–Coxsackie; USA–Normanskill Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 114 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Periwinkles and flute casts on the base of a turbidite bed.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_439.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sole Marks ABSTRACT: Periwinkles and flute casts on the base of a turbidite bed. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 113 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Blue ribbon shale and over lying sandstone with log drags.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_438.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sole Marks; Blue Ribbon Shale ABSTRACT: Blue ribbon shale and over lying sandstone with log drags. PERIOD: Cretaceous Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Colorado–LSU Geologic Field Camp SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 112 DATE: _ AUTHOR: … Continue reading
More bioturbation. Also some small-scale load features.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_437.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: More bioturbation. Also some small-scale load features. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 111 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; … Continue reading
Burrows. Nice distinct worm tubes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_436.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Burrows. Nice distinct worm tubes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 110 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bioturbated sandstone-shale interlayers. Tube cross-sections visible.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_435.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Bioturbated sandstone-shale interlayers. Tube cross-sections visible. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 109 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Intensely bioturbated bed. Gradient: turbation increases top to bottom. Top: bioturb. visible; then becomes more mixed looking; then massive; unstructured.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_434.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Intensely bioturbated bed. Gradient: turbation increases top to bottom. Top: bioturb. visible; then becomes more mixed looking; then massive; unstructured. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka … Continue reading
Turbidites with very disrupted; bioturbated interval.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_433.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Turbidites with very disrupted; bioturbated interval. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 107 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bioturbated turbidites. Tb - Tc divisions.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_432.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Bioturbated turbidites. Tb – Tc divisions. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: , Cox 106 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Vertical burrows.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_431.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Vertical burrows. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Watson’s Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 105 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Good vertical burrows.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_430.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Good vertical burrows. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; California–Watson’s Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 104 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Bioturbation and Planolite burrows in cross-section.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_429.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Bioturbation and Planolite burrows in cross-section. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 103 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trace fossile in Tb division (Ta below).
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_428.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Trace fossile in Tb division (Ta below). PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reservation; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 102 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Scolicia sp. On Bedding plane.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_427.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Scolicia sp. On Bedding plane. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 101 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trace fossil. Movement from right to left on Bedding surface.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_426.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Trace fossil. Movement from right to left on Bedding surface. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 100 DATE: 1996 … Continue reading
Unidentified Ichnofauna. See Figs. 14; 16 Hill. (SEPM Turb. Guide)
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_425.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Unidentified Ichnofauna. See Figs. 14; 16 Hill. (SEPM Turb. Guide) PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 99 DATE: 1981 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Feeding trace on bedding plane. Unidentified. See fig. 16E; Hill. (SEPM Turb. Guide)
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_424.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Feeding trace on bedding plane. Unidentified. See fig. 16E; Hill. (SEPM Turb. Guide) PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox … Continue reading
Scolicia sp. On Bedding plane.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_423.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Scolicia sp. On Bedding plane. PERIOD: Paleocene Geologic Epoch LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; USA–Carmelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 97 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Dinosaur footprints.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_422.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Dinosaur footprints. PERIOD: Cretaceous Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Colorado–LSU Geologic Field Camp; United States–Dakota Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 96 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Zoophycos.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_421.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Zoophycos. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 95 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Root structure in soil.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_420.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Soft Sediment Deformation; Bioturbation ABSTRACT: Root structure in soil. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 94 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Current from left to right. Deflation structure in massive surge bed. Pencil point is down.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_419.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Current from left to right. Deflation structure in massive surge bed. Pencil point is down. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Mexico–Crater Elegante SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 93 DATE: _ AUTHOR: … Continue reading
Antidune in pyroclastic surge tuff. Current from left to right.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_418.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Antidune in pyroclastic surge tuff. Current from left to right. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Mexico–Crater Elegante SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 92 DATE: 1992 AUTHOR: Gutmann; Jim
Antidunes. Flow direction from right to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_417.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Antidunes. Flow direction from right to left. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 91 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Standing waves. Antidune formation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_416.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Standing waves. Antidune formation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 90 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Standing waves. Antidunes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_415.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Standing waves. Antidunes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 89 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Antidunes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_414.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Antidunes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado; South Plate River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 88 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Parting Lineation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_413.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Parting Lineation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 87 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Partial lineation forming in beach.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_412.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Partial lineation forming in beach. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Florida SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 86 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Partial Lineation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_411.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes ABSTRACT: Partial Lineation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Nova Scotia–Joggins SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 85 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Primary current lineation. Sandstone from Boxer Formation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_410.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Parting Lineation and Antidunes; Boxer Formation ABSTRACT: Primary current lineation. Sandstone from Boxer Formation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 84 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Slope toward left. Beach stratification in foreshore zone at Charleton.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_409.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flat Lamination and Beach Lamination ABSTRACT: Slope toward left. Beach stratification in foreshore zone at Charleton. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Michigan–Stevensville SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 83 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Beach laminations. Heavy mineral laminations.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_408.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flat Lamination and Beach Lamination ABSTRACT: Beach laminations. Heavy mineral laminations. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Wisconsin–Sheboygan SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 82 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Trench in lake shore beach.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_407.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flat Lamination and Beach Lamination ABSTRACT: Trench in lake shore beach. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Wisconsin–Sheboygan SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 81 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Beach lamination.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_406.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flat Lamination and Beach Lamination ABSTRACT: Beach lamination. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Cape Cod SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 80 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trench at beach berm.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_405.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flat Lamination and Beach Lamination ABSTRACT: Trench at beach berm. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 79 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Asymptotic bases to toesets; low-angle cross-bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_404.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Scour and Fill; Middle Ekka Group; Vryheid Formation ABSTRACT: Asymptotic bases to toesets; low-angle cross-bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 78 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Scour and fill.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_403.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Pigeon Point Formation ABSTRACT: Scour and fill. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 77 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Scour and fill and ripple-drift cross-lamination.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_401.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill ABSTRACT: Scour and fill and ripple-drift cross-lamination. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 76 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Scour and fill.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_400.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Palm Springs Formation ABSTRACT: Scour and fill. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 75 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Scour and fill.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_399.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Pigeon Point Formation ABSTRACT: Scour and fill. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Pebble Beach SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 74 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Onlap of Cambrian marine deposits onto Precambrian granite basement.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_398.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Tapeats Sandstone ABSTRACT: Onlap of Cambrian marine deposits onto Precambrian granite basement. PERIOD: Cambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Lake Mead SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 73 DATE: 1991 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Channel in Precambrian granite filled by Tapeats.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_396.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Scour and Fill; Tapeats sandstone ABSTRACT: Channel in Precambrian granite filled by Tapeats. PERIOD: Cambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 72 DATE: 1991 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Epsilon cross-bedding and channel fill.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_395.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill ABSTRACT: Epsilon cross-bedding and channel fill. PERIOD: Pennsylvanian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Southern Illinois SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 71 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Channel fill.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_394.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Kayente Formation ABSTRACT: Channel fill. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 70 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
River Channel. Tertiary Palm Springs Formation.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_393.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Scour and Fill; Palm Springs Formation ABSTRACT: River Channel. Tertiary Palm Springs Formation. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 69 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Climbing Ripple cross-laminate.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_392.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Climbing Ripples ABSTRACT: Climbing Ripple cross-laminate. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Louisiana; Old River Trench SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 68 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Mississippi River Trench.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_391.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Climbing Ripples ABSTRACT: Mississippi River Trench. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Louisiana–Mississippi River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 67 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Tipple cross-laminate. Tapeats?
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_390.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Climbing Ripples ABSTRACT: Tipple cross-laminate. Tapeats? PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 66 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Climbing Ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_389.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Climbing Ripples ABSTRACT: Climbing Ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 65 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Climbing Ripples and convolute lamination.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_388.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Climbing Ripples ABSTRACT: Climbing Ripples and convolute lamination. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 64 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Ladderback ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_387.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Interference Ripples; Beaufort Group ABSTRACT: Ladderback ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; South Africa–Karoo Basin SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 63 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Cross-ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_386.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Interference Ripples ABSTRACT: Cross-ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Florida; Gulf of Mexico–Matanzas Bay SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 62 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Interference ripples and en echelon quartz veins.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_385.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Interference Ripples ABSTRACT: Interference ripples and en echelon quartz veins. PERIOD: Proterozoic Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Mazatzal Mountains; Arizona–Shake Tree Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 61 DATE: 1989 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Two directions. Bedding plane surfaces.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_384.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Interference Ripples ABSTRACT: Two directions. Bedding plane surfaces. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Denver SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 60 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Dethier; David
Ripples in dakota.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_383.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wave Ripples; Dakota ABSTRACT: Ripples in dakota. PERIOD: Cretaceous Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Colorado–Denver–Alameda Road SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 59 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Oscillation ripples straight and bifurcating crests.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_382.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wave Ripples; Hakatai shale ABSTRACT: Oscillation ripples straight and bifurcating crests. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Grand Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 58 DATE: 1990 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Archean wave ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_381.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wave Ripples; Mozaan Group; Pongola Supergroup ABSTRACT: Archean wave ripples. PERIOD: Archean Geologic Period LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Wit Mfolozi section SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 57 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
1' depth. Quiet water near shore.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_380.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wave Ripples ABSTRACT: 1′ depth. Quiet water near shore. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 56 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Dethier; David
Stacked wave ripples in partially silicified carbonate sand.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_379.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Wave Ripples; Insuzi Group; Pongola supergroup ABSTRACT: Stacked wave ripples in partially silicified carbonate sand. PERIOD: Archean Geologic Period LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Wit Mfolozi section SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 55 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; … Continue reading
Herringbone cross-lamination in a boulder from upper Mozatazal quartzite at Tanto Bridge.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_378.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Herring Bone Cross-Lamination ABSTRACT: Herringbone cross-lamination in a boulder from upper Mozatazal quartzite at Tanto Bridge. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Arizona; Tanto Bridge SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 54 DATE: 1989 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Current ripples with coarse troughs. Bimodal sediment.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_377.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Current ripples with coarse troughs. Bimodal sediment. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Wyoming–Muddy Creek (Platte County-Niobrara County) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 53 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Current ripples. Flow direction right to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_376.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Current ripples. Flow direction right to left. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Wisconsin–Black River (Taylor County-La Crosse County) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 52 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Current ripples. Flow direction right to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_375.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Current ripples. Flow direction right to left. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Wisconsin–Black River (Taylor County-La Crosse County) SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 51 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Current ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_374.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Current ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Nova Scotia; Atlantic Ocean–Bay of Fundy SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 50 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Linguloid ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_373.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Linguloid ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 49 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Linguloid ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_372.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Linguloid ripples. PERIOD: Paleozoic Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Southern Illinois SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 48 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Linguloid ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_371.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Linguloid ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 47 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Ripple marks. Pen points in flow direction. Taken from side. Near pen: straight-crested; farther away: sinuous; with crest interference.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_370.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples; Mozaan Group; Pongola Supergroup ABSTRACT: Ripple marks. Pen points in flow direction. Taken from side. Near pen: straight-crested; farther away: sinuous; with crest interference. PERIOD: Archean Geologic Period LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Mfolozi … Continue reading
Stacked bedding planes with slightly current modified wave ripples. Some show interference patterns.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_369.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples; Mozaan Group; Pongola Supergroup ABSTRACT: Stacked bedding planes with slightly current modified wave ripples. Some show interference patterns. PERIOD: Archean Geologic Period LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Mfolozi Section SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 45 … Continue reading
Ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_368.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples; Baraboo Quartzite ABSTRACT: Ripples. PERIOD: Precambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Michigan–Marquette SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 44 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_366.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples; Baraboo Quartzite ABSTRACT: Ripples. PERIOD: Precambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Michigan–Marquette SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 43 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Washed out ripples. Flow direction left to right.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_365.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Washed out ripples. Flow direction left to right. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 42 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
S. Platte River.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_363.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: S. Platte River. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 41 DATE: _ AUTHOR: SEPM Slide Set
Ripples in quiet near shore. 5" ripples; depth 1'.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_364.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Current Ripples ABSTRACT: Ripples in quiet near shore. 5″ ripples; depth 1′. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 40 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Large scale trough. Cross-section of trough; with coarse material concentrated in centre.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_362.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Trough Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Large scale trough. Cross-section of trough; with coarse material concentrated in centre. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 39 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Heavy mineral placeros.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_360.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Trough Cross-bedding; Del Rio Quartzite ABSTRACT: Heavy mineral placeros. PERIOD: Precambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 38 DATE: 1990 AUTHOR: Unknown
Trough cross-bedding.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_359.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Trough Cross-bedding; Palm Springs Formation ABSTRACT: Trough cross-bedding. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 37 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trough cross-beds. Glacial grits.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_358.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Trough Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Trough cross-beds. Glacial grits. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Illinois SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 36 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trough cross-bedding with lag. Cross-section of trough; with coarse material concentrated in centre.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_357.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Trough Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Trough cross-bedding with lag. Cross-section of trough; with coarse material concentrated in centre. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 35 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trough cross-bedded gravels. Shows upslope grading on foreset.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_356.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dakota Sandstone ABSTRACT: Trough cross-bedded gravels. Shows upslope grading on foreset. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Chama Basin; New Mexico–Chama SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 34 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Tabular cross-bedding; no toesets. Cross-sets truncated by flat lamination in modern river sands. Compare with 14-15
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_355.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dune Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Tabular cross-bedding; no toesets. Cross-sets truncated by flat lamination in modern river sands. Compare with 14-15 PERIOD: Archean Geologic Period LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Wit Mfolozi section; Insuzi Group; Pongola Supergroup … Continue reading
Rough cross-bedded sands and gravels
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_354.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dune Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Rough cross-bedded sands and gravels PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico–Chama; Chama Basin Dakota; Highway 84 SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 32 DATE: 1989 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Trough cross-bedding. Glacial outwash.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_353.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dune Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Trough cross-bedding. Glacial outwash. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Illinois–Charleston; Charleston Quarry SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 31 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Silicified argillite ripup clasts concentrated at forest bases. Bed below looks flat-bedded but is actually the centre of a trough.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_352.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dune Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Silicified argillite ripup clasts concentrated at forest bases. Bed below looks flat-bedded but is actually the centre of a trough. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 30 DATE: … Continue reading
Some laminae are concave down.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_351.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dune Cross-Bedding; Del Rio Quartzite ABSTRACT: Some laminae are concave down. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 29 DATE: 1990 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Cross-beds; no scale. Sets approx. 45 cm high. Almost not asymptotic.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_350.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dune Cross-Bedding; Tangential Toesets ABSTRACT: Cross-beds; no scale. Sets approx. 45 cm high. Almost not asymptotic. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 28 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Parallel-laminated granule sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_349.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dune Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Parallel-laminated granule sandstone. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Natal Group SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 27 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Dune Cross-bedding truncated by flat-lying sandstone. Compare with 28.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_348.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dune Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Dune Cross-bedding truncated by flat-lying sandstone. Compare with 28. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Zinguin Tunnel; Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 26 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Cross-bedding in Precambrian quartzite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_347.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Dune Cross-Bedding ABSTRACT: Cross-bedding in Precambrian quartzite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; New Mexico SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 25 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Unknown
Dunes.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_346.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dunes; Tidal Flats ABSTRACT: Dunes. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Washington; Ophelia Flats; Willipa Bay SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 24 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Ebb oriented mega ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_345.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dunes ABSTRACT: Ebb oriented mega ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Newburyport–Plum Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 23 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Lunate mega ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_344.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dunes ABSTRACT: Lunate mega ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Florida SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 22 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Ebb tide mega ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_343.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dunes ABSTRACT: Ebb tide mega ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Newburyport–Plum Island SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 21 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Lunate mega ripples.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_342.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dunes ABSTRACT: Lunate mega ripples. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Florida; Atlantic Ocean–Matanzas Inlet SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 20 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sand waves.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_341.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sand Waves; Dunes ABSTRACT: Sand waves. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Florida; Atlantic Ocean–Matanzas Inlet SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 19 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sand waves. Image is 200m horizontal.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_340.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sand Waves; Dunes ABSTRACT: Sand waves. Image is 200m horizontal. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Saskatchewan; William River SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 18 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Sand waves.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_338.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Sand waves; Dunes ABSTRACT: Sand waves. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 17 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Multiple sand bars.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_336.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Dunes ABSTRACT: Multiple sand bars. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Florida–Tampa Bay Region SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 16 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Cross-Bedding with large clasts in Del Rio Quartzite.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_334.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Oversize Clasts; Del Rio Quartzite ABSTRACT: Cross-Bedding with large clasts in Del Rio Quartzite. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Arizona SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 15 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Group of RAU students for scale in front of packages of large-scale Cross-bedded sandstones. View to east.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_333.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Epsilon Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Group of RAU students for scale in front of packages of large-scale Cross-bedded sandstones. View to east. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Zinguin Tunnel; Middle Ekka Group; Vryheid Formation SLIDE: … Continue reading
Group of RAU students for scale in front of packages of large-scale Cross-bedded sandstones. View to east.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_332.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Epsilon Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Group of RAU students for scale in front of packages of large-scale Cross-bedded sandstones. View to east. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Zinguin Tunnel; Middle Ekka Group; Vryheid Formation SLIDE: … Continue reading
Large-scale Cross-beds.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_331.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Epsilon Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Large-scale Cross-beds. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 12 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Large-scale Cross-beds.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_330.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Cross-bedding; Epsilon Cross-bedding ABSTRACT: Large-scale Cross-beds. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; South Africa–Zinguin Tunnel; South Africa–Middle Ekka Group; South Africa–Vryheid Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 11 DATE: 1994 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Tapeats sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_329.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flaser Bedding; Tapeats Sandstone ABSTRACT: Tapeats sandstone. PERIOD: Cambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Grand Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 10 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Tapeats sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_328.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Flaser Bedding; Tapeats Sandstone ABSTRACT: Tapeats sandstone. PERIOD: Cambrian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Arizona–Grand Canyon SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 9 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Clast Imbrication. Flow direction: right to left.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_327.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Imbrication; Conglomerates ABSTRACT: Clast Imbrication. Flow direction: right to left. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; California–Point Lobos State Reserve; Caemelo Formation SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 8 DATE: 1996 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Imbricate beach pebbles .
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_326.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Imbrication; Conglomerates ABSTRACT: Imbricate beach pebbles . PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Massachusetts–Cape Ann SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 7 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Imbricate pebbles. Flow direction: left to right.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_325.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Imbrication; Conglomerates ABSTRACT: Imbricate pebbles. Flow direction: left to right. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado; Cashe la Poudre SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 6 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Imbricate pebbles in soil.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_324.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Imbrication; Conglomerates ABSTRACT: Imbricate pebbles in soil. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: North America; Colorado; Lyons SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 5 DATE: 1980 AUTHOR: Fox; Bill
Concretion; as 22. Concretion is in very finely interlaminated sandstone and mud; now quite strongly bioturbated. Up close; laminae can be traced across concretion: probably not visible in photo.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_323.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Concretions ABSTRACT: Concretion; as 22. Concretion is in very finely interlaminated sandstone and mud; now quite strongly bioturbated. Up close; laminae can be traced across concretion: probably not visible in photo. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; … Continue reading
Huge concretion in interbedded sandstone and siltstone. Dark zone is approx. 1m thick. Concretions are early: beds are compacted around them.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_322.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Concretions ABSTRACT: Huge concretion in interbedded sandstone and siltstone. Dark zone is approx. 1m thick. Concretions are early: beds are compacted around them. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Africa; South Africa; Zinguin Tunnel; Middle Ekka Group; Vryheid … Continue reading
Concretions in shale.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_321.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Concretions ABSTRACT: Concretions in shale. PERIOD: Pennsylvanian Geologic Period LOCATION: North America; Southern Illinois SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 2 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Concretions in GVS sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_319.jpg TOPIC: Sedimentology; Concretions ABSTRACT: Concretions in GVS sandstone. PERIOD: Cretaceous Geologic Period LOCATION: Great Valley Sequence SLIDE: 35mm Slide, Cox 1 DATE: _ AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh
Debris apron surrounding mesa of Cuerbo Tongue of Dakota sandstone.
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_108.jpg TOPIC: _ ABSTRACT: Debris apron surrounding mesa of Cuerbo Tongue of Dakota sandstone. PERIOD: _ LOCATION: _ SLIDE: 35mm slide, Cox 289 DATE: 1993 AUTHOR:
Exposed alluvial fan in low salt river. West of Roosevelt Dam; Accuvial Fans
DETAIL VIEW: sedimentology_199.jpg TOPIC: Arizona–Theodore Roosevelt Dam ABSTRACT: Exposed alluvial fan in low salt river. West of Roosevelt Dam; Accuvial Fans PERIOD: _ LOCATION: Arizona; North America SLIDE: 35mm slide, Cox 207 DATE: 1989 AUTHOR: Cox; Ronadh