sediment

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They concentrated on ferrihydrite, a mineral commonly found near plant roots and in soils or sediments rich in organic material.

From Science Daily

It also affects seawater chemistry and contributes to the formation of sediments that scientists use to study past climates.

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Over time, this careful work revealed the unusual quality of preservation at Thomas Quarry I, including its layered sediments, environmental record, and archaeological materials.

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Uneven sandbars lifted and then dropped us in a slow-motion, repetitive dance on the sediment floor.

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Preserved shorelines, layered sediments, and mineral deposits may all reflect stable lakes that endured despite a cold climate.

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