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Why are sedimentary rocks layered?

April 26, 2017Layered rocks sedimentary

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Why are sedimentary rocks layered?

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The layers that you may see in certain sedimentary rocks are from different depositions of sediment. A tide could deposit a sediment layer, as could seasonal flooding or any number of other sources of sediment. Analysis of the layers can provide a geologic history and source of the rock.