We discuss detrital particles in the modern samples and their relation to source areas and sedimentation dynamics authigenic minerals in relation to physico-chemical conditions of the modern basin and grain size distribution in relation to sedimentation agents, climate and sedimentary environments. Our results are based in part on field observations and in part on laboratory analysis executed at Laboratoire de Géologie du Quaternaire, Luminy in Marseille. Similar to other closed basins (see also Eugster and Kelts, 1983 Yuretich, 1979, 1982), a good understanding of sedimentation in the modern environment where the complex physico-chemical components can be observed and studied directly, is of great importance to the interpretation of the ancient lake's environmental dynamics. L ake Natron is located in northern Tanzania on the border with Kenya, near the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The basic goal of this type of studies is to establish a relationship between sedimentation dynamics and physico-chemical nature of the modern environment. In this paper, we report of results from analytical studies carried out on modern sediments from Lake Natron in Tanzania.

Sédimentation récente du lac Natron, Tanzanie Introduction MODERN SEDIMENTS OF LAKE NATRON, TANZANIA Located in northern Tanzania, near the border with neighbouring Kenya, Lake Natron is situated north east of the Ngorongoro Crater.

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