Megaclast

Consolidated substrata where individual particles are between 4.096 -1049 m in any dimension and account ≥ 80 % of the consolidated surface/composition.

Level 4 definitions

  • Block: A megaclast-dominated substratum where ≥ 80 % of the clasts are between 4.1 – 65.5 m in any dimension.
  • Slab: A megaclast-dominated substratum where ≥ 80 % of the megaclasts are between 65.5 – 1049 m in any dimension.
Primary domain: Substratum Component
Classification level: Level 3
Parent classification:
Sibling classifications:
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