Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks

Lithification of Sedimentary Rocks

Lithification is the process that turns loose sediments into solid sedimentary rock. After sediments like sand, silt, or clay are deposited, they build up in layers. Over time, the weight of the layers above presses down on the lower layers, squeezing them tight...

Sedimentary rocks form through a process called lithification, which transforms loose materials into solid rock.

There are two main types of sedimentary rocks: clastic and chemical. Clastic sedimentary rocks form from fragments of other rocks, known as clasts, that are deposited and buried over time.

The first step in forming clastic...