Hummocky Cross Stratification (HCS) (sed strat)

Hummocky cross stratification forms in fine sand under the influence of storm waves and currents. It is a distinctive sedimentary structures that (almost) always indicates deposition in a body of water influenced by a storm. In this video, I describe how it forms and what it looks like, with both sketches and example photos.

[@natpolo]

Thanks for your videos, very helpful for students!

[@mariosagui1]

Simple and clear. Thanks

[@sabiqovsky]

Thank you! I deal with HCS in my field study during college, and encountered it again when I did my undergrad thesis.

[@angshuman7180]

Thank you so much.... Really helpful

[@diegochavez282]

Thank you

[@mazenomar7279]

Could you pls send me your email i have some quiz related to the concept.best regards