Sentence examples for edge shelf from inspiring English sources

The depositional environments of this period are platform edge, shelf and slope respectively.

From landward to seaward, the depositional facies at the ramp-type platform margin are platform edge, shelf and slope, correspondingly with main characteristics of: (1) intraclastic dolostones, oolitic dolostones; (2) tempestites, nodular stromatolities, dolostones with wavy laminations and loop bedding; (3) debris flow sediments, respectively (Fig. 11).

When sea level is lowered on a trailing-edge shelf that has no adjacent high mountains, such as the Atlantic coast of North America, rivers are rejuvenated.

The ramp-type platform is dominated by platform edge facies, shelf facies and slope facies and featured by intraclastic dolostones, tempestites and debris flow sediments respectively.

Changes in frequency of sea level oscillation occurring on a geological time scale (i.e. green-house and ice-house periods) may result in a drastic change in delta architecture from shelf-edge to shelf deltas.

The shelf edge gravity high is part of an edge effect gravity anomaly resulting from superposition of the shallow density contrast of water versus sediment/crust and the deeper contrast of mantle versus crust across the margin.

Place storage boxes about one foot from the edge of the shelf to allow for your knees to fit under the shelf while sitting on a cushion.

Shelf-edge deltas are a class of deltas developed at or near the shelf edge.

Picture a vase on the edge of a shelf.

"This is a strategy from the shelf edge".

A promotional beach towel was draped over the edge of another shelf, like a tablecloth.