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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > AEOLIAN PROCESSES > SALTATION

Preferred term

SALTATION  

Definition

  • A specific type of particle transport by fluids such as wind, or the denser fluid water. It occurs when loose material is removed from a bed and carried by the fluid, before being transported back to the surface. (en)

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  • 2013-03-05 09:23:21.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (SALTATION [78778362-5d08-4cd7-9131-159cad561e54,82849] - AEOLIAN PROCESSES [f15b2ad3-f658-420b-99b4-41588646d9b7,82825]);
  • 2013-03-22 10:11:27.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: A specific type of particle transport by fluids such as wind, or the denser fluid water. It occurs when loose material is removed from a bed and carried by the fluid, before being transported back to the surface. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/78778362-5d08-4cd7-9131-159cad561e54

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