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These links and readings are provided to support the Sedimentology module at the University of Derby, and are in addition to the classes, and the course and practical notes available from the University of Derby web site. Topics are not necessarily given in exactly the same order as in the course.
Textbook references are to:
TUCKER, M.E. 2001. Sedimentary Petrology: an introduction to the origin of sedimentary rocks. 3rd edition. Blackwell Scientific Publications.
WALKER, R.G. & JAMES, N.P. 1992. Facies Models: Response to Sea Level Change. Geological Association of Canada.
Clastic sedimentary facies and environments
Topic Alluvial fan sedimentation
Reading
- Tucker, chapter 2, section 2.11.1
- Walker, chapter 7
Online lectures, tutorials & reading
Virtual field trips
Images
Alluvial fans
- Iran alluvial fans
- Tian Shan alluvial fans
- Kosi fan image
- Alluvial fan pictures
- Death Valley geology gallery - Alluvial fans
- alluvial fan, Chile
- alluvial fan, Rockies
- alluvial fan, close-up
Video, audio
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