Bedding (also called stratification) is one of the most prominent features of sedimentary rocks, which are usually made up of ‘piles’ of layers (called ‘strata‘) of sediments deposited one on top of another. Every stratum is characterized by its own lithology (composition), sedimentary structures, grain size and fossil content that make it unique and different from the stra ...[Read More]
Features from the field: Bedding/Stratification
Inclined bedding planes in Ladakh (India). Photo credits: Arjun Datta (Imaggeo)