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University of North Dakota

Cross-Bedding

Abstract

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<p>Cross-bedding is formed in both terrestrial and marine environments. The littoral deltaic type is probably the most common. It also occurs in lake deltas, fluvial bars and channel fills, beaches, sand dunes, and as eolian deposits modifying any of the others. It ranges in size from microscopic to tens of yards thick. Ripple-marks are considered to be miniature dunes. The most important uses of cross-bedding are as a top and bottom indicator and as a current direction indicator. A genetic inference from the shape of any cross-bedded structure cannot be absolutely made.</p>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Geology
Year
1958

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Peterson, Robert T.

Identifiers

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Repository record dc:identifier
https://commons.und.edu/senior-projects/35
OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:commons.und.edu:senior-projects-1034

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Peterson, Robert T.. Cross-Bedding. Thesis thesis, 1958. https://commons.und.edu/senior-projects/35