Primary Sedimentary Structures


 

Cone-in-cone

 

Flame Structures

 

Flat Parallel Stratification

 

Hummocky Cross-stratification

 

Ripple Foresets

 

Climbing Ripples

 

Parting Lineations

 

Syneresis Cracks

 

Dune-scale Trough Cross-stratification

 

Straight-crested Symmetric Wave Ripples

 

www.clastics.com home page

 


© copyright Chuck D. Howell, Jr. 2001-2022

No part of this website or any information contained may be used or reproduced without written permission from Chuck D. Howell.  Figures and information may not be posted on other websites and/or publications.  Proper citation is required.