Backshore

Depth of water

Limits of storm waves - High tide

Circumstances

Sediments supplied over the high tide by storm waves. Waves do not reach backshores during the fair weather. A lot of organic matters are associated as backshores are subjected to the strong influence by the lands.

Sedimentary facies (Sediments)

Very poorly sorted. Mud, sands and gravels. A lot of organic matters.

Sedimentary facies (Structures)

None.