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Tidal Depositional Environments and Stratigraphy - GEO GIRL

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Overview

This course covers tidal depositional environments and stratigraphy, focusing on the influence of tides on sediment deposition and the formation of sedimentary structures. By the end of the course, learners will understand tidal processes, sedimentary structures formed by tides, and the stratigraphy of rocks deposited in tide-dominated environments. The course teaches about tidal range, spring vs. neap tides, tidal sedimentary structures, tidal bedforms, and trace fossils found in tide depositional environments. The teaching method includes lectures with modern and ancient examples, as well as visuals to illustrate concepts. This course is intended for geology enthusiasts, students, and professionals interested in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and depositional environments.

Syllabus

What affects tidal environments?
Tides vs. waves?
What causes tides?
Spring vs. neap tides
Tidal range
Where are tides the largest? Smallest?
Tidal deposition/laminae/rhythmites
Tidal sedimentary structures flood vs. ebb tides
Tidal dunes and ripples
Preserved tidal dune outcrop
Lenticular, wavy, & flaser bedding formed by tides
Tidal environments: tidal deltas
Tidal environments: tidal estuaries
Tidal environments: tidal flats
Tidal stratigraphy
Tidal dune stratigraphy
Tidal channel stratigraphy
Trace fossils in tidal depositional environments

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GEO GIRL

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