Clastic Sediments
n Any moving fluid is capable of transporting
clastic particles
n The size of particles transported depend on
current strength
n >50 cm/sec: can carry gravels
n 50-20 cm/sec: can move sand
n <20 cm/sec: can carry silt and clay only
n Variation of current causes segregation of
particles according to size also called Sorting
n Transportation also causes rounding of grains