<p>Fellow sedimentologists and geoscientists! I'm seeking your expertise in understanding a particular facies and its implications in terms of sedimentary processes and potential depositional environments. I have come across a facies in my research (see the attached picture), and I would greatly appreciate your insights and interpretations.
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The facies in question exhibits distinct characteristics, such as (clast supported conglomerate but it seems to have a bedding!). Based on these observations, I am intrigued to unravel the underlying processes that contributed to the formation of this facies and to gain insights into the potential depositional environments it represents.</p>
<p>Specifically, I would like to understand:</p>
<p>Sedimentary Processes: What are the dominant sedimentary processes responsible for the deposition and formation of this facies? Are there any secondary processes that might have influenced its characteristics? Examples could include fluvial, aeolian, deltaic, glacial, or lacustrine processes, among others.</p>
<p>Depositional Environments: Considering the identified features and sediment composition, what are the possible depositional environments that could have given rise to this facies? Are there any diagnostic indicators that suggest a specific environment, such as fluvial channels, tidal flats, dune fields, or deep-sea settings?</p>

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2023-05-16T20:02:07.167Z
I can't see any picture, could you edit your post to add it?
Jean-Marie Prival
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2023-05-17T04:16:00.100Z
Thank you for your request! I have now added the picture
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Understanding the Facies and its Interpretation in Terms of Processes and Possible Depositional Environments
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# Understanding the Facies and its Interpretation in Terms of Processes and Possible Depositional Environments

(Asked by: username_0 on 2023-05-16)

Fellow sedimentologists and geoscientists! I'm seeking your expertise in understanding a particular facies and its implications in terms of sedimentary processes and potential depositional environments. I have come across a facies in my research (see the attached picture), and I would greatly appreciate your insights and interpretations.
[![Image](https://i.sstatic.net/vjNlr.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/vjNlr.jpg)
The facies in question exhibits distinct characteristics, such as (clast supported conglomerate but it seems to have a bedding!). Based on these observations, I am intrigued to unravel the underlying processes that contributed to the formation of this facies and to gain insights into the potential depositional environments it represents.

Specifically, I would like to understand:

Sedimentary Processes: What are the dominant sedimentary processes responsible for the deposition and formation of this facies? Are there any secondary processes that might have influenced its characteristics? Examples could include fluvial, aeolian, deltaic, glacial, or lacustrine processes, among others.

Depositional Environments: Considering the identified features and sediment composition, what are the possible depositional environments that could have given rise to this facies? Are there any diagnostic indicators that suggest a specific environment, such as fluvial channels, tidal flats, dune fields, or deep-sea settings?

**Tags:** geology, sedimentology, petrography

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> **username_1**: I can't see any picture, could you edit your post to add it?  
> **username_0**: Thank you for your request! I have now added the picture  

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