Kerrostuva
Kerrostuva is a Finnish adjective meaning layered or stratified. It is used to describe materials, structures, or landscapes where matter has accumulated in distinct layers. The term is common in geology, where it characterizes sediments and rocks formed by deposition in successive beds, but it can also apply to soils or man-made sequences that show clear layering.
In geology, kerrostuva describes bedding and stratification visible in sedimentary rocks. Layering arises from changes in
Beyond rocks, the concept appears in soil science and geomorphology, where soil profiles or landforms can show
Etymology-wise, kerrostuva derives from kerros (layer, floor) and the sense of accumulating in layers through the