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Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > EROSION/SEDIMENTATION > SEDIMENT TRANSPORT

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SEDIMENT TRANSPORT  

Definition

  • The movement of sediment by natural agents (such as flowing water, ice, wind, or gravity) either as solid particles or in solution, from one place to another on the earth's surface. (en)

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  • 2017-03-10 08:51:14.0 [tstevens] update Definition (The movement of sediment by natural agents (such as flowing water, ice, wind, or gravity) either as solid particles or in solution, from one place to another on the earth's surface.); update Definition (Dictionary of Geological Terms, American Geological Institute, 1984. );

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/e4ad5a76-7540-4433-ad82-9fe89259538b

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