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Undulating Stratification

Undulating stratification refers to sedimentary layers that exhibit gentle, wave-like undulations, often formed by the interaction of sedimentation and wave action. This stratification is significant in sedimentology for interpreting past environments, particularly shallow marine and fluvial settings. 

Reference: Reineck, H.-E., & Singh, I. B. (1980). “Depositional Sedimentary Environments.” Springer-Verlag. 

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