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Turbidite
Turbidite




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Definition

Definition

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

History

Origin

European Foreland Basins

Discoverer

Arnold H. Bouma

Etymology

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

Class

Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

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Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock