Sedimentary Environments (F2) Flashcards by Lewis Tilley | Brainscape

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What does fluvial mean?

A

Sediments that are deposited by a stream or river

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What is an Alluvial Fan?

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A triangle shaped deposit of gravel, sand and even smaller pieces of sediment such as silts

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What are Aeolian environments?

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Wind dominated
Can be desert dunes

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