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Sediment gravity flow
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A sediment gravity flow is one of several types of sediment transport mechanisms, of which most geologists recognize four principal processes. These flows are differentiated by their dominant sediment
This turbidite from the Devonian Becke-Oese Sandstone of Germany is an example of a deposit from a sediment gravity flow. Note the complete Bouma sequ
This turbidite from the Devonian Becke-Oese Sandstone of Germany is an example of a deposit from a sediment gravity flow. Note the complete Bouma sequence.
Dish structures in the deposit (Bouma A, Lowe S3) of an ancient liquefied sediment flow preserved in outcrop.
Dish structures in the deposit (Bouma A, Lowe S3) of an ancient liquefied sediment flow preserved in outcrop.
Debris flows filling a gully after intense storms of 2010 in Ladakh in the Himalayas.
Debris flows filling a gully after intense storms of 2010 in Ladakh in the Himalayas.
Debris flow deposit in outcrop showing free-floating large clasts suspended in a clay matrix.
Debris flow deposit in outcrop showing free-floating large clasts suspended in a clay matrix.
Lowe sequence
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The Lowe sequence describes a set of sedimentary structures in turbidite sandstone beds that are deposited by high-density turbidity currents. It is intended to complement, not replace, the better-kno
Sediment gravity flow
…as a contributing sediment support mechanism, thereby keep additional grains in suspension. Thus, it is useful to distinguish between low-density and high-density turbidity currents. A powder snow avalanche is essentially a turbidity current in which air is the supporting fluid and suspends snow granules in place of sand grains…
Layers S1-S3 in a high-density turbidite exposed near Talara, Peru
Layers S1-S3 in a high-density turbidite exposed near Talara, Peru
De-watering pipes above the Lowe S3 layer of a high-density turbidite. Cozy Dell Formation, California.
De-watering pipes above the Lowe S3 layer of a high-density turbidite. Cozy Dell Formation, California.
Giant shale rip-up clast in the Lowe S1 layer of a high-density turbidite. Cozy Dell Formation, California.
Giant shale rip-up clast in the Lowe S1 layer of a high-density turbidite. Cozy Dell Formation, California.
De-watering dike associated with a high-density turbidite. Cozy Dell Formation, California.
De-watering dike associated with a high-density turbidite. Cozy Dell Formation, California.