Tsunamiite is a sedimentary deposit formed by a tsunami, typically characterized by a distinct layer of mixed sediments that may include marine fossils, rip-up clasts, and coarse debris. Tsunamiites are significant in sedimentology for understanding past tsunami events, their sedimentary signatures, and the impacts on coastal environments.
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