Depositional environment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001008",
  "term": "Depositional environment",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The specific set of physical, chemical, and biological conditions under which sediments accumulate and are preserved. These conditions determine the characteristics of the resulting sedimentary rocks, including their grain size, sorting, and mineralogy. Examples include fluvial (river), marine (ocean), eolian (wind), and lacustrine (lake) settings, each leaving distinct geological signatures.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/depositional-environment/"
}