碎屑岩脉
碎屑岩脉(英语:clastic dike)是沉积物充填到岩石裂缝中的岩脉。碎屑岩脉通过液化注入(加压孔隙流体的流动)或通过水、风和重力的沉积形成[1]。碎屑岩脉通常是垂直的或接近垂直的。厘米级宽度很常见,但厚度范围从毫米到米。长度通常是宽度的许多倍。 在全世界的沉积盆地沉积物中都发现了碎屑岩脉[2][3] [4]。
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