kuivumisrakenteet
Kuivumisrakenteet, a Finnish term translating to "drying structures" or "desiccation structures," refers to geological formations created by the process of drying and shrinking in fine-grained sediments. These structures are commonly found in environments where water levels fluctuate, such as ancient lake beds, tidal flats, and river floodplains.
The primary mechanism behind the formation of kuivumisrakenteet is the loss of water from saturated sediment.
The most recognizable type of kuivumisrakenteet is mud cracks, also known as desiccation polygons. These are
The study of kuivumisrakenteet is important in paleontology and geology as they are indicators of arid or