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Turbidite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Turbidite

The general Turbidite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Turbidite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Turbidite

The history of Turbidite and Turbidite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Turbidite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Turbidite and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite and Turbidite are European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Turbidite discoverer. The discoverer of Turbidite and Turbidite are Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Turbidite and Turbidite

Along with Turbidite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Turbidite. Etymology of Turbidite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Turbidite are listed below.

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