Zoeken
Sedimentary rock
/sˌɛdɪmˈɛntəɹi ɹˈɒk/
/sˌɛdɪmˈɛntɚɹi ɹˈɑːk/Sedimentary rock
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rock formed from consolidated clay sediments
Voorbeeld
The tectonic activity uplifted layers of sedimentary rock, exposing them to erosion and weathering.
Matrix cementation affects the strength and durability of sedimentary rocks.
Sedimentary rocks accrete layer by layer as minerals and sediments settle and solidify over millennia.
The intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust cause metamorphism, transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.
Geologists study concretions to understand sedimentary rock formations.
