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Eolian dune

Depth of water

(Land) - Limits of storm waves

Circumstances

Sands and gravels are well sorted by strong winds at seahores.

Sedimentary facies (Sediments)

Sands and gravels graded well. Sand beds having clear laminations. Little mud is included. Ventifacts are formed as the surfaces of gravels are grinded by sands blowed by strong winds.

Sedimentary facies (Structures)

Cross -stratifications.

Facies fossils

No traces of living things.

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