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Bilingual glossary of geology


Sedimentary Environment  Milieu sédimentaire
A geographic location of sediment formation and/or accumulation characterized by a particular combination of climatic conditions and physical, chemical, and biological processes. Examples include: deserts, rivers, beaches, reefs, etc. (adapted from: Grotzinger et al., 2007)

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  Sedimentary rocks

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