Sediment Collection

Bombetoka Bay, Madagascar, satellite image. This bay links the Betsiboka River (at right) with the Mozambique Channel (top left), part of the Indian Ocean

Gold with black sands in a gold pan
Gold (Au) is an elemental metal. It occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks or as seen here, as grains in alluvial deposits

Evening mood, Salar de Uyuni, Salt Lake, Altiplano, Bolivia
Dramatic evening mood, Salar de Uyuni, Salt Lake, Altiplano, Bolivia. The dramatic scenery, colours and rugged horizons of the Bolivian Altiplano

First light on Bonneville Salt Flats near the Utah-Nevada border. The morning light highlights the delicate colors of the salt crystal patterns that form on the crust of the surface

Sandfly
Sandflies belong to the family Phlebotominae and are responsible of spreading sandfly fever

Gold nugget found in a dry river bed outside Potchefstroom, Wits. 120 km southwest of Johannesburg, October 1882. Approximately 68x48mm and 156g in weight

Canyonlands National Park, near Moab, Utah

Grand Tetons and reflection in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Autumn at Grand Tetons, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Sunrise Point at Sunrise, Bryce Canyon National Park, Southern Utah

San Lorenzo Canyon, Bureau of Land Management, Lemitar, New Mexico Date: 18-03-2021

Slickensides, San Lorenzo Canyon, Bureau of Land Management, Lemitar, New Mexico Date: 18-03-2021

Dalyan, Koycegiz, Mugla, Turkey. Date: 24-08-2019

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The icebreabker Kapitan Khlebnikov at anchor, Qaanaaq, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Village Uummannaq Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Mountain reflection panorama, Godthab Golf, North East Greenland National Park, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Landscape, Scoresby sound, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Landscape, Long Island, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Landscape, Franz Joseph Fjord, North East Greenland National Park, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Icebergs, Cape York, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Cape York in the fog, Melville Bay, Greenland Date: 19/08/2008

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Writing on Stone Provincial Park in Alberta Canada Date: 29/08/2002

Dalyan, Koycegiz, Mugla, Turkey

Sediment of water from the River Seine at Port a l Anglais (litho)
KDC384139 Sediment of water from the River Seine at Port a l Anglais (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sediment of Water from the Thames (engraving)
2791441 Sediment of Water from the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sediment of Water from the Thames)

Sediment of water from a well at Grenelle, in the 15th Arrondissement of Paris (litho)
KDC384138 Sediment of water from a well at Grenelle, in the 15th Arrondissement of Paris (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sediment of water from the River Vannes, Brittany, France (litho)
KDC384136 Sediment of water from the River Vannes, Brittany, France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Sediment of water from the River Thames, mid 19th century (litho)
KDC384135 Sediment of water from the River Thames, mid 19th century (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Capelinhos
Filipe Lourenço

Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Badlands formations and mixed grass prairie grasses. Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis). Badlands National Park, South Dakota

Crystal Caves, North Side, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean, Central America

Aerial view over Lake Laitaure showing silt deposits from the Rapa river forming sand spits and vegetational growth, Sarek National Park, Sweden. September 2008

Aufeis on Kongakut River, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, USA

Spring in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Asphalt lake with creatures above and below surface, during fossilization process

Tunga penetrans, chigoe flea
This species of flea is commonly known as a jigger, chigoe or sand-flea

Colorado River, Marble Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Sediment-laden river, Danum Valley, Malaysia

Fossilization at sea with shell moving through earth layers underwater

Dry tufts of grass at the edge of the Etosha Pan, salt pan, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Rock Zebra
A macro image of a rock in the beautiful gorges of Karijini National Park, Western Australia

Dredger in Milford Haven Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
The dredger Beaufort in Milford Haven Harbour, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, with another boat alongside. Dredging involves gathering up sediment from the sea bed and disposing of it elsewhere

Bivalves - Cardiola: A cluster of fossilised shells of Cardiola interrupta J. de C. Sowerby, which is believed to have lived just below the sediment in moderately deep waters

Rock formations

Mesa Arch

Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, Zion National Park, Utah

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"Sediment: Nature's Time Capsule Unveiled" Exploring the depths of Bombetoka Bay, Madagascar reveals a hidden world where sediment tells tales of ancient marine life and geological wonders. A mesmerizing sight unfolds as gold with black sands dances in a gold pan, showcasing the captivating power of sedimentary deposits. The evening mood at Salar de Uyuni, Salt Lake in Bolivia sets the stage for an ethereal display layers that hold secrets from time immemorial. First light on Bonneville Salt Flats near the Utah-Nevada border illuminates delicate salt crystal patterns formed by centuries accumulation, painting nature's canvas with subtle hues. Amidst the serene beauty of Sandfly emerges a story etched in every grain of sand, as ancient sediments whisper tales from distant lands and forgotten eras. The allure of gold lies not only in its preciousness but also in its origin within earth's embrace – sedimentary layers that guard this coveted metal throughout history. Mountains and clouds bask in the enchanting evening light at Salar de Surire, revealing how sediment has shaped landscapes into breathtaking works of art over millennia. San Lorenzo Canyon stands tall as testament to the transformative power of flowing water and wind-carried sediments, sculpting magnificent slickensides along its rugged walls. Dalyan enchants visitors with its picturesque blend of turquoise waters and sandy shores; evidence that even coastal paradises owe their existence to eons-old deposits left by rivers and tides alike. Through lenses capturing DDE-90036665 & DDE-90036666, we witness how photographs freeze moments when time meets sediment – forever preserving memories etched upon Earth's surface. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected across continents and ages, these glimpses into our planet's rich sedimentary tapestry remind us of the profound stories hidden within its layers.