
Clastic varves
Clastic varves (alternatives: detrital or minerogenic varves) receive a flux of siliciclastic particles from external sources either through fluvial activity, slope wash or via atmospheric deposition, i.e. eolian dust or volcanic ashes.
Name | Country | Site image |
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Southern Ocean
clastic varves |
Antarctica | |
Westmoreland varves
clastic varves |
USA |
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Ždrilo
clastic varves |
Croatia |
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