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Journal of Sedimentary Research (SEPM)

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Journal of Sedimentary Petrology
Vol. 28 (1958)No. 2. (June), Pages 151-163

Probability Curves and the Recognition of Adjustment to Depositional Environment

Stuart A. Harris

ABSTRACT

The inadequacies of existing methods of obtaining true Gaussian curves are noted and a revised method introduced. Most sedimentary deposits of the grain size range 0-4^phgr are found to obey a logarithmic probability function. The interpretation of the resulting component lines is discussed and two examples are given of the application of this method to the recognition of adjustment of present day and deposits to their depositional environment and subsequent addition of material.


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