The Depositional Systems Approach

The Depositional Systems Approach is a method used to understand how and where sediments, like sand, mud, and gravel, are deposited over time to form different landforms such as beaches, river deltas, or deep-sea fans. It looks at the natural processes—like water, wind, or ice—that transport sediments, as well as the environment’s influence on where sediments settle. This approach helps geologists predict the types of rocks and landscapes that will form in different areas by studying these dynamic sedimentary processes and the conditions in which they occur.