Interpreting Sediments

Synopsis

Much of Britain’s countryside is underlain by beds of sand and gravel. By studying the structures within these beds and the detailed nature of their grain shape and mineralogy, a great deal can be determined about the rocks from which they were derived and the past environment of the area in which they were deposited. A visit to a sand quarry in Bedfordshire demonstrates how field evidence is gathered and recorded in the form of a graphic log.

Series

Geology, Course S236

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

sedimentary processes

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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