Bates Geology: Geology 210: Sedimentology

GEOLOGY 210: SEDIMENTOLOGY


The study of modern sedimentary environments and processes allow accurate reconstruction of past Earth environments. Field and laboratory research projects focus on modern fluvial, lacustrine, and marine environments prevalent in southern Maine.


Sedimentology class photo on Saco River field project, Fall 1996.



Studying bedform migration in the Saco River.

Traversing along the base of a section of glacial sediments in the Sandy River Gorge, November 1996.

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