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Modern carbonate sediment locations

The locations to the north and south of New Zealand of thick sedimentary material consisting of fragmented carbonate skeletons. Over time, these sediments will be changed to limestone.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 9 October 2012Size: 54.51 KB

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