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- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/SUNY_Potsdam/Sedimentary_Geology%3A_Rocks_Environments_and_Stratigraphy/08%3A_Diagenesis/8.01%3A_Diagenetic_ProcessesCompaction is a reduction in volume caused by burial; the amount of compaction depends on the properties of the sediment as well as local/regional processes. Compaction occurs via dewatering, grain-s...Compaction is a reduction in volume caused by burial; the amount of compaction depends on the properties of the sediment as well as local/regional processes. Compaction occurs via dewatering, grain-scale deformation, and dissolution. Cementation is the precipitation of mineral cements from fluids. Other processes such as replacement and/or dissolution can be important in some rocks.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/SUNY_Potsdam/Sedimentary_Geology%3A_Rocks_Environments_and_Stratigraphy/10%3A_Depositional_Environments/10.01%3A_Alluvial_SystemsAlluvial fans form where river systems spill from confined channels into open, unconfined areas; they are composed of a mixture of debris flow deposits and stream flow deposits. Fluvial channel bodie...Alluvial fans form where river systems spill from confined channels into open, unconfined areas; they are composed of a mixture of debris flow deposits and stream flow deposits. Fluvial channel bodies are typically composed of sand and gravel and have erosional bases. Floodplain deposits are finer grained and show evidence of terrestrial deposition and/or subaerial exposure. Avulsion and aggradation rates influence the architecture of fluvial and floodplain deposits.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/SUNY_Potsdam/Sedimentary_Geology%3A_Rocks_Environments_and_Stratigraphy/08%3A_Diagenesis/8.02%3A_Diagenetic_StructuresA variety of distinctive structures form in association with diagenesis. Beyond being potentially visually striking features, these structures record processes such as the precipitation of minerals, ...A variety of distinctive structures form in association with diagenesis. Beyond being potentially visually striking features, these structures record processes such as the precipitation of minerals, dissolution, surface processes, and bioturbation.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Soil_Science/Introduction_to_Soil_Science_Laboratory_Manual_(Schwyter_and_Vaughan)/02%3A_Parent_Materials_and_Mineralogy/2.01%3A_IntroductionThe smaller the particles, the greater the surface area of a given volume of rock (the greater the total exposed corners and edges) and the greater the rate of chemical decomposition.
