Sedimentology explores the origin, transport, deposition and diagenetic alterations of the materials that compose sediments and sedimentary rocks. Stratigraphy investigates how those types of rocks ...

For example, in the rocks exposed in the walls of the Grand Canyon (Figure 1) there are many horizontal layers, which are called strata. The study of strata is called stratigraphy, and using a few ...

The basin contains a sedimentary rock record of up to 5 km (16,000 ft ... The Michigan Basin exhibit will focus on generating a holistic understanding of its stratigraphy and rich economic history.

This is distinguished by its darker colour and the presence of fire cracked rock in the vicinity. This layer illustrates the uneven nature of stratigraphic deposits. The various layers are not always ...

Fury Gold Mines Limited (TSX and NYSE American: FURY) (“Fury” or the “Company”) announces that a drill has been mobilized to ...