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Fluid Motions, Sediment Transport, and Current-Generated Sedimentary Structures

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesRES.12-003
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2025English
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This course provides a comprehensive examination of the physical processes governing sediment transport in aqueous and aeolian environments. Through four integrated lectures, students develop a quantitative understanding of fluid flow mechanics, sediment transport dynamics, and the generation of sedimentary structures preserved in the stratigraphic record.

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