"Sedimentology and Sedimentary Basins"

Sedimentology is the study of natural sediments—such as sand, mud, and gravel—and how they are formed, transported, and deposited over time. Sedimentary basins are large geological areas where these sediments accumulate, often becoming rock layers through pressure and mineralization. Understanding sedimentology and sedimentary basins helps us interpret Earth's history, including past climates, environments, and the formation of resources like oil, gas, and groundwater. Essentially, it’s about unraveling how layers of Earth’s materials are created, deposited, and preserved, providing insights into the planet’s dynamic surface processes over millions of years.