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Dec 26, 2024
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GEOL 146 - Principles of Physical Stratigraphy
Every other Fall
Correlation, relative and absolute dating techniques and the utilization of stratigraphic
maps. The analysis of factors influencing the deposition of recent sediments in
terrigenous and carbonate environments, and the resultant features that can be
used for interpretation of ancient rock sequences. Environments include alluvial
fans and fluvial systems, deltas and coastal plains, lagoons and barrier islands,
carbonate shelves and coral reefs, continental slope and deep ocean sediments.
(2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)
Credits: 3 s.h.
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