Sedimentary Rock structure


When these sandstones were deposited in a shallow marine environment during the Jurassic era the cross bedding of the sedimentary deposits shows clearly the diffferent layers including some fine fragments of sea coal


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Location: Scarborough North Yorkshire UK.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
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