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The peritidal depositional environment is complex ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]). Sediments deposited between mean high and mean low tide are called ''[[intertidal sediments]]'', sediments deposited above mean high tide are called ''[[supratidal sediments]]'', and sediments deposited below mean low tide are called ''[[subtidal sediments]]''. In arid and semi-arid climates, evaporite flats ([[sabkhas]]) are present from which [[gypsum]] and [[halite]] are deposited. [[Sand dunes|Eolian sand dunes]] composed of siliciclastic or carbonate grains may form on the supratidal surface.

The peritidal depositional environment is complex ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]). Sediments deposited between mean high and mean low tide are called ''[[intertidal sediments]]'', sediments deposited above mean high tide are called ''[[supratidal sediments]]'', and sediments deposited below mean low tide are called ''[[subtidal sediments]]''. In arid and semi-arid climates, evaporite flats ([[sabkhas]]) are present from which [[gypsum]] and [[halite]] are deposited. [[Sand dunes|Eolian sand dunes]] composed of siliciclastic or carbonate grains may form on the supratidal surface.

The shallow shelf interior environment ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) is dominated by low-energy waters that allow lime mud to accumulate. [[Storm deposits and currents|Storms]], however, churn the sediment into [[suspension]], winnowing out the fine-sized material and concentrating the coarse material. Near shorelines, the shelf environment may be composed of offshore [[bars]] and [[spits]] oriented parallel to shoreline. Shorelines that face heavy wave action accumulate carbonate sand or gravel. Tidal currents are concentrated in channels between islands and produce [[tidal deltas]] on the lee side of the island.

The shallow shelf interior environment ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) is dominated by low-energy waters that allow lime mud to accumulate. [[Storm deposits and currents|Storms]], however, churn the sediment into [[suspension]], winnowing out the fine-sized material and concentrating the coarse material. Near shorelines, the shelf environment may be composed of offshore [[bars]] and [[spits]] oriented parallel to shoreline. Shorelines that face heavy wave action accumulate [[carbonate sand]] or gravel. Tidal currents are concentrated in channels between islands and produce [[tidal deltas]] on the lee side of the island.

The shelf margin complex ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) is characterized by the presence of [[carbonate sands]] and [[reefs]]. Reefs are commonly found at the shelf edge where their rigid framework can withstand strong wave action and they can take advantage of the nutrients upwelling from the deeper waters. Carbonate sands derived from a reef or from plants and animals inhabiting the shelf edge accumulate along a wide belt that follows the break between the shelf edge and the slope. Tidal and storm currents mold the sand belt into tidal channels and bars.

The shelf margin complex ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) is characterized by the presence of [[carbonate sands]] and [[reefs]]. Reefs are commonly found at the shelf edge where their rigid framework can withstand strong wave action and they can take advantage of the nutrients upwelling from the deeper waters. [[Carbonate sands]] derived from a reef or from plants and animals inhabiting the shelf edge accumulate along a wide belt that follows the break between the shelf edge and the slope. Tidal and storm currents mold the sand belt into tidal channels and bars.

The slope ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) is dominated by sediment transport seaward from the shelf margin. Fine-grained sediment settles to the bottom forming thin-bedded [[mudstones]], while slumps, [[debris flows]], and [[turbidity currents]] form coarse-grained bodies of [[breccia]], [[conglomerate]], and carbonate sand. The resulting [[facies patterns]] depend upon the relief of the shelf margin and the nature of the shallow water portion of the margin.<ref name=pt06r87>Mcllreath, I. A., James, N. P., 1984, Carbonate slopes, in Walker, R. G., ed., Facies Models: Geoscience Canada Reprint Series 1, p. 245–258.</ref>

The slope ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) is dominated by sediment transport seaward from the shelf margin. Fine-grained sediment settles to the bottom forming thin-bedded [[mudstones]], while slumps, [[debris flows]], and [[turbidity currents]] form coarse-grained bodies of [[breccia]], [[conglomerate]], and [[carbonate sand]]. The resulting [[facies patterns]] depend upon the relief of the shelf margin and the nature of the shallow water portion of the margin.<ref name=pt06r87>Mcllreath, I. A., James, N. P., 1984, Carbonate slopes, in Walker, R. G., ed., Facies Models: Geoscience Canada Reprint Series 1, p. 245–258.</ref>

Sediments of the basin environment ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) are dominated by very fine-grained skeletons of [[planktonic microorganisms]], which when lithified, become chalks. The are found in deep basins as well as on drowned shelves.

Sediments of the basin environment ([[:file:carbonate-reservoir-models-facies-diagenesis-and-flow-characterization_fig2.png|Figure 2]]) are dominated by very fine-grained skeletons of [[planktonic microorganisms]], which when lithified, become chalks. The are found in deep basins as well as on drowned shelves.