Types of depositional environments ( PART ONE ) #CONTINENTAL | Geology of the world and the Environment

Types of depositional environments ( PART ONE )

#CONTINENTAL

#Alluvial - type of Fluvial deposite. Caused by moving water in a fan shape (Alluvial Fan) and containing mostly impermeable and nonporous sediments well sorted.

#Aeolian – Processes due to wind activity. Often in deserts and coastal regions and well sorted, large scale cross-beds

#Fluvial - processes due to moving water, mainly streams. Common sediments are gravel, sand, and silt.

#Lacustrine - processes due to moving water, mainly lakes. Common sediments are sand, silt, and clay.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-6799423084911738880-mj9_