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

  1. "Physical Geology Slides-Sedimentary Rocks". Uwgb.edu. Retrieved 2016-03-19.
  2. M. Dane Picard and Lee R. High (1970-06-01). "Interference ripple marks formed by ephemeral streams". Jsedres.geoscienceworld.org. Retrieved 2016-03-19.

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