Tidal Depositional Environments and Stratigraphy - GEO GIRL

Explore the fascinating world of tidal depositional environments and stratigraphy in this comprehensive 23-minute video. Delve into the processes that shape ocean margins, examining how tides influence sediment deposition and the formation of unique sedimentary structures. Compare waves and tides, understanding their distinct impacts on sediment movement. Learn about spring and neap tides, global tidal ranges, and various tidal sedimentary structures including laminations, cyclic rhythmites, and tidal dunes. Investigate lenticular, wavy, and flaser bedding, as well as flood and ebb deposition patterns. Discover diverse tidal environments such as tidal flats, deltas, and estuaries. Analyze stratigraphic columns typical of tide-dominated depositional settings and explore trace fossils that help identify these environments in the field. Gain valuable insights into tidal processes and their geological significance through modern and ancient examples.