What does the following sequence signify? Mud overlain by hummocky, crossbedded sand overlain by swaley, crossbedded sand overlain by parallel, tabular bedded, laminated sand overlain by sand with large scale crossbedding.

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The sequence of mud overlain by hummocky, crossbedded sand overlain by swaley, crossbedded sand overlain by parallel, tabular bedded, laminated sand overlain by sand with large scale crossbedding is indicative of a buildup of a sandy shore into deeper water due to falling sea level. The lower units indicate shallow water marine or tidal flat deposition, while the upper units indicate deposition in deeper water with larger scale crossbedding likely indicating stronger currents.

What Does the Following Sequence Signify? Mud Overlain by Hummocky