Forereef slope

Depth of water

Lower shoreface - Inner shelf (5 - 50 m)

Circumstances

The steep slope at the oceanic side of the reef core in the organic reef complex. Subjected to the strong influence of waves. Width is 100 m - 1 km from the reef core.

Sedimentary facies (Sediments)

Packstone, Wackestone

Sedimentary facies (Structures)

Dipped stratification

Sedimentary facies (Fossils, Coral reef)

shellfishes, Calcareous algae, Halimeda