ABSTRACT

Deep seabed sediments have been classified in various ways: either by the size of particles, the description of components, the process of formation, or some combination of these three. The simplest means for describing sediment is by the size distribution of its particles. This is termed grain size or gradation. Classifications based on grain size have been widely used in marine geological research. They represent the systematic division of continuous ranges of sizes into classes or grades.

Keywords:
seabed sediment, deep sea sediment, silty clay, deep seabed sediment, upstream oil & gas, iom exploration area, grain size distribution, polymetallic nodule, ultrasonic treatment, szczecin
Subjects:
Reservoir Characterization, Exploration, development, structural geology
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2013. The International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers
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