Sediment provenance is the study of tracing the original source or sedimentary origin of particles within a sedimentary deposit. This can be done using various techniques, such as geochemical analysis, mineralogy, and isotopic composition, to determine the geological history and sources of the sediments. Understanding sediment provenance can provide valuable information about sediment transport pathways, depositional environments, and the tectonic history of a particular region. This research area is important in fields such as sedimentary geology, environmental science, and exploration geology.