kihtkihilise
Kihtkihilise (from Estonian kiht 'layer' and kihiline 'layered') is a term used in Estonian geology to describe stratified rocks characterized by well-developed bedding planes and rhythmic or repeated layering. It denotes rocks whose visible layering is a defining feature, often readily observable in field sections.
In practice, kihtkihilise refers to sedimentary rocks where lithologies and grain sizes change between successive layers,
These rocks form by sequential deposition in sedimentary environments such as shallow seas, deltas, or rivers.
Kihtkihilise occurs in several sedimentary sequences across Estonia and in other parts of the Baltic region,
Related topics include stratigraphy, bedding, sedimentary rocks, and lithostratigraphy. Further reading includes standard texts on sedimentary