Focus on Sedimentary Environments

Pleistocene marine carbonate sands

The Miami Limestone, Florida

	Miami Limestone exposed in the side of the Coral Gables canal, looking north. Section approx. 3m high

Sediment transport

• What are the sedimentary structures seen in the side of the canal?
• What do they tell us about bedform type and current direction?

You may wish to look at image 2 before answering. Draw your conclusions, then check your answer.

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