The Origin of Carbonate Mud - Biogenic vs Abiogenic Theories
Offered By: Seds Online via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the ongoing debate surrounding the origin of carbonate mud in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into the two main theories: biogenic and abiogenic origins. Examine the biogenic perspective, which attributes carbonate mud formation to the accumulation of skeletal debris and fecal pellets from marine organisms, as well as microbial activity. Investigate the abiogenic viewpoint, which proposes that carbonate mud primarily forms through the precipitation of inorganic minerals via physical and chemical processes. Analyze the evidence supporting both sides of the argument and consider the possibility that both biogenic and abiogenic processes contribute to carbonate mud formation, with their relative importance varying based on local environmental conditions.
Syllabus
The Origin of Carbonate Mud
Taught by
Seds Online
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