Tidal reach
Circumstances
The river mouth where subjected to the influence of both tides. Brackish.
Sedimentary facies (Sediments)
Medium - coarse sands and gravels.
Sedimentary facies (Structures)
Current ripples showing 2 directional currents by the flood tide and the Ebb tide. The upward-fining units. Sediments subjected to strong bioturbation.
Sedimentary systems
Components of ocean-river boundary systems
- Delta plain (Top set)
- Delta terrace (Top set)
- Delta front (Fore set)
- Prodelta (Bottom set)
- Prodelta slope (Bottom set)
- Tidal reach