Rift basin vs foreland basin sedimentation?

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Sedimentation rates differ significantly between rift basins and foreland basins, influenced by their geological settings. Rift basins, formed by tectonic extension, often exhibit lower sedimentation rates and are frequently filled with lakes due to their topographical depressions. In contrast, foreland basins, created by compressional forces, typically experience higher sedimentation rates as they accumulate materials from adjacent uplifted areas. The sedimentation profiles in these basins show distinct convexities and concavities, reflecting their formation processes. The source material for sedimentation plays a crucial role, with the uplift rates of surrounding areas impacting sediment supply. Overall, foreland basins are expected to generate higher average sedimentation rates compared to rift basins, due to their dynamic geological environments.
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How does sedimentation compare between rift basins and foreland basins?

Does each have differing rates of sedimentation?

What about the convexities/concavities in the sedimentation profile?

Also - why are rift basins often filled up with lakes while foreland basins sometimes aren't?
 
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Doesn't the source material for sedimentation also play an important part?
 
I don't have specific data, but surely this would depend upon relative rates of uplift of source areas, coupled with the size of the basin. I would expect a broad overlapping of the ranges.

I suspect that foreland basin would generate overall higher averages, since it exists because of compressional forces, and the rifts because of tensional.
 
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