Sequence stratigraphy is a branch of geology, particularly sedimentary stratigraphy, that focuses on understanding the organization of sedim...

Cycles of Transgression and Regression outcrop. Dalian, Table Leg Rock Photo By Raimondo Restelli Transgression and regression are two impo...

Diagrams and photos of different unconformity types.

Siccar Point was discovered by James Hutton. It demonstrates Hutton's ideas, his Theory of the Earth. A beautiful site, go and stare into the abyss of time!

Unconformities are geological features that represent gaps in the rock record, indicating periods of erosion or non-deposition. Unconformiti...

Paleocurrent analysis is a fascinating technique used by geologists to reconstruct the direction of ancient water currents that deposited se...

“It is time. Touch it. Trail your fingers over a billion years.” From A River Runs Through It , By Charlotte Grahame-Clark W...

A minor right-lateral fault exposed along Hwy 195 about 7 km (4 mi) northeast of the San Andreas fault. Even though this is a minor fault, the fault exposure is quite large and impressively well preserved.