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6.2.9: Turbidites

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    Turbidites in the Cretaceous Pigeon Point Formation

    PebbleBouma.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\): Various Parts of the Bouma Sequence

    PebbleFlame.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\): Thin Turbidites

    PebbleBurrowsFlames.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{3}\): Coarser Sediment Overlying Shale

    PebbleFlame2.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{4}\): Turbidites

    PebbleChannel.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{5}\): A small channel in a more proximal part of the turbidite fan

    PebbleLoadStructures.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{6}\): Granular sized sediment at the base of a turbidite

    PebbleChannels.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{7}\): Pebbles in the base of a turbidite

    PebbleLagMudClasts.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{8}\): Mud clasts and pebbles in the base of a turbidite


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    Turbidites in the Cretaceous Great Valley Sequence

    SoleMarks.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{9}\): Sole Marks on the base of a turbidite

    SoleMarks2.jpg

    Figure \(\PageIndex{10}\): Sole Marks on the base of a turbidite


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    This page titled 6.2.9: Turbidites is shared under a not declared license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Dawn Sumner.

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