Importance of Shale

Cannon, S. H., & Reneau, S. L. Importance of Shale.

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https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1996/ofr96-491/html/initiation.html

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Domain-specific

• Slope-Former
  • … differential resistance can translate a vertical rock sequence into a stair-stepped landform: resistant sandstone, carbonate, conglomerate, gypsum, or volcanic beds form scarps and benches in one setting, while weaker shale, mudstone, siltstone, tuff, poorly cemented beds, or soluble rock retreats into slopes.

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