Abstract
Edgewise and stringer accumulations of shells may be formed by current as well as wave activity, but the results can be distinguished by particular criteria. This distinction will be important for the recognition of wave-generated storm coquinas. Extending on earlier studies about current orientations of isolated shells, the occurrence of a 2nd stable position is referred to higher current velocities.
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Futterer, E. (1982). Experiments on the Distinction of Wave and Current Influenced Shell Accumulations. In: Einsele, G., Seilacher, A. (eds) Cyclic and Event Stratification. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-75829-4_12
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