Lithogenous sediment (from lithos meaning stone and generare meaning to produce) originates from pre-existing rock formations that are found on continental landmasses or islands. These sediments form through erosional processes, volcanic discharges, or atmospheric dust… What Are the Characteristics of Lithogenous Sediment?
The deep-ocean region extends beyond the continental margin province—which comprises the shelf, slope, and rise—and encompasses a diverse range of notable geological features. Abyssal Plains Stretching outward from the base of the continental rise into… What Features Exist in the Deep-Ocean Basins?
How do Earth scientists ascertain the age of a rock? Determining whether a rock is thousands, millions, or even billions of years old can be a challenging endeavor—except when it contains identifiable fossils. Thankfully, geoscientists… How Old Is Earth?
The global oceanic system can be categorized into four principal oceans, along with an additional one, based on the structure of ocean basins and the spatial distribution of continents. PACIFIC OCEAN The Pacific Ocean is… The Four Principal Oceans, Plus One
What is Oceanography Oceanography (from ocean = the marine environment, and graphy = description) is, in its most literal interpretation, the description of the marine environment. Although the term originated during the 1870s, coinciding with… Oceanography
All waves begin as disturbances, and ocean waves form as the result of a disturbing force. Wave Generation Types of Waves Internal Waves Wave Movement All types of waves transmit energy—or propagate—by means of cyclic… Chapter 8 Lecture Waves and WaterDynamics
Ocean currents are either wind-driven or density-driven. Moving air masses—particularly the major wind belts of the world—set wind-driven currents in motion. Wind-driven currents move water horizontally and occur primarily in the ocean’s surface waters, so… Chapter 7 Lecture: Ocean Circulation
