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clastic wedge [′klas·tik ′wej] (geology) The sediments of the exogeosyncline, derived from the tectonic landmasses of the adjoining orthogeosyncline. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Ferron and Emery formations were deposited as clastic wedges that pinch out across the basin into marine shale. |
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