Clastic Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary Processes Weathering Weathering Physical/Mechanical Weathering Physical/Mechanical Weathering Breaking of rock into smaller pieces Breaking of rock into smaller pieces Chemical Weathering Chemical Weathering Reaction of rocks with gases or liquids Reaction of rocks with gases or liquids Transport Transport Movement of weathered materials by saltation, suspension or solution Movement of weathered materials by saltation, suspension or solution Deposition Deposition Settling of Grains Settling of Grains Diagenesis Diagenesis Post-depositional changes and lithification Post-depositional changes and lithification

Sediment Grain Size

Sediment Grain Size and Energy

Sediment Maturity

Sedimentary Structures: Mud Cracks

Sedimentary Structures: Graded Bedding

Sedimentary Structures: Ripple Marks

Sedimentary Structures: Cross Beds

Sedimentary Structures: Herringbone Crossbeds

Sedimentary Environments