Classification of deep-sea, fine-grained sediments
Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
By: Walter E. Dean, Margaret Leinen, and D.A. Stow
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Abstract
Most deep-sea sediments contain one or more biogenic components and one dominant nonbiogenic component, usually clay or silty clay. The authors present a descriptive classification scheme in which deep-sea, fine-grained sediments are placed within a three-components system of calcareous-biogenic, siliceous-biogenic, and nonbiogenic components. In a three-procedure the user assesses whether the dominant component is biogenic or nonbiogenic, whether the dominant biogenic component is siliceous or calcareous, and what the relative abundances of the biogenic components are within limits of 10, 25, and 50%. The terminology proposed is that commonly used by many sedimentologists, with some refinements and greater precision in the use of terms.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Classification of deep-sea, fine-grained sediments |
| Series title | Journal of Sedimentary Petrology |
| DOI | 10.1306/212F868E-2B24-11D7-8648000102C1865D |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | The Society for Sedimentary Geology |
| Contributing office(s) | Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 250 |
| Last page | 256 |
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