sediment traffic sign on blue sky

sediment deposition erosion soil formation geology layer mineral rock particle bedrock geologic stratification geological fossil clastic gravel sand silt clay mud sedimentary weathering diagenesis lithification sedimentation precipitate organic inorganic sedimentology detritus suspended settling depositional aquifer porosity permeability stratigraphy basin coastal marine fluvial lacustrine delta estuary alluvium tidal riverine terrigenous