Camased is representing Cameroon geoscientists in the field of Sedimentology and associated disciplines which main objective is promotion of local scientists.
It encourages national collaboration between local scientists and establish international co-operation and participation in the Earth sciences organizations with international Experts. Membership is open to all universities staff, students and national scientist whose work is related to the relevant field.
Introduction
Sedimentary rocks are formed from deposits of pre-existing rocks or pieces of once-living organism that accumulate on the Earth’s surface. If sediment is buried deeply, it becomes compacted and cemented, forming sedimentary rock. These rocks often have distinctive layering or bedding and create many of the picturesque views of the desert southwest. Sedimentary rocks are classified into three groups: Clastic, Biologic, and Chemical.
Key Terms
- Cementation: The process by which clastic sediments become lithified or consolidated into hard, compact rocks, usually through deposition or precipitation of minerals in the spaces among the individual grains of the sediment.
- Compaction: The process of consolidating fine-grained sediments into rock.
- Lithification: The conversion of loose sediment into solid sedimentary rock. Several processes, including compaction of grains, filling of spaces between grains with mineral cement, and crystallization act to solidify sediment.