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How can a subsidence lead to the formation of sedimentary rock

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When the ground subsides it can become lower than the surrounding terrain, forming a basin.

Since water, which carries sediment, flows downhill, sediment will collects in these basins.

If enough sediment collects, compaction and cementation will turn it into sedimentary rock.

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