Mud cracks in a shale or mudstone indicate that the mud or clay was deposited in deep waters of an offshore marine environment.

Name: Mud cracks in a shale or mudstone indicate that the mud or clay was deposited in deep waters of an offshore marine environment.
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Mud cracks typically indicate that the sediment was exposed to air and underwent drying and shrinkage. This is more likely to occur in shallow, intertidal or shoreline environments, rather than deep offshore waters.

Mud Cracks in a Shale or Mudstone Indicate That the Mud