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cross-bedded — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: cross (V) : having minor beds or laminae lying oblique to the main beds of stratified rock cross bedded sandstone * * * cross bedding, n. /kraws bed id, kros /, adj. Geol. having irregular laminations … Useful english dictionary
cross-bedded — /krɒs ˈbɛdəd/ (say kros beduhd) adjective having an arrangement of laminations, as strata of sandstone, inclining transverse or oblique to the main planes of stratification …
Cross-bedding — Crossbedding of sandstone near Mt. Carmel road, Zion Canyon, indicating wind action and sand dune formation prior to formation of rock (NPS photo by George A. Grant, 1929) … Wikipedia
cross-bedding — a) Cross stratification in which the cross beds are more than 1 cm in thickness. b) A cross bedded structure; a cross bed. Compare: cross lamination. GG … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
cross-laminated — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Etymology: cross (V) : cross bedded … Useful english dictionary
false-bedded — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : cross bedded • false bedding noun * * * false beddˈed adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑false … Useful english dictionary
Geology of the Capitol Reef area — [ Waterpocket Fold is the major geographic feature in the area of the park. This view is from above Capitol Reef Scenic Drive looking back at the west face of the broken and eroded fold.] The exposed geology of the Capitol Reef area presents a… … Wikipedia
sedimentary rock — Rock formed at or near the Earth s surface by the accumulation and lithification of fragments of preexisting rocks or by precipitation from solution at normal surface temperatures. Sedimentary rocks can be formed only where sediments are… … Universalium
Geology of Alderley Edge — Infobox Mountain Name = Alderley Edge Photo = Stormy Point 1993.jpg Caption = Stormy Point Elevation = 183 m (600 ft) Location = Cheshire, ENG Range = Prominence = Coordinates = Topographic OS Landranger 118 Grid ref UK = SJ870760 Grid ref… … Wikipedia
Kayenta Formation — The Kayenta Formation is a geologic layer in the Glen Canyon Group that is spread across the Colorado Plateau province of the United States, including northern Arizona, northwest Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. This rock formation is particularly… … Wikipedia
