The Sedimentological of Quaternary Sediments “Gargaresh Formation” NW Libya

Gargaresh Formation, Calcarenite sediments

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August 5, 2025

Abstract

The Gargaresh Formation represents the Quaternary age sediments, located next to the beach only. This study deals with observations and laboratory investigations of Calcarenite sediments from Mediterranean coast of NW Libya – Janzour area which consists of old limestone in the size of sand grains (1/16 - 2 mm) and called Calcarenite with fossils, quartz grains, it’s conformable above Jeffara formation. The Sedimentary structure displayed cross bedding showed the physically deposition of formation due to weathering and erosion.