Interference ripples
Interference Ripples are a type of sedimentary structure[1] made up of two sets of ripples formed at right-angles to each other as a result of there being two dominant paleocurrents. These ripples may be formed in the beds of intermittent streams.[2]
References
- ↑ "Physical Geology Slides-Sedimentary Rocks". Uwgb.edu. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
- ↑ M. Dane Picard and Lee R. High (1970-06-01). "Interference ripple marks formed by ephemeral streams". Jsedres.geoscienceworld.org. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
Further reading
- Prothero, D. R. and Schwab, F., 1996, Sedimentary Geology, pg. 43-64, ISBN 0-7167-2726-9
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