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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > SOLID EARTH > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > COASTAL 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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Change note

  • 2013-02-18 14:57:40.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (SALTATION [872459ca-da1e-448f-9bf4-383b628f4609,82651] - COASTAL PROCESSES [672d6958-4bbc-4b33-adc8-927e4348908b,82553]);
  • 2013-03-29 13:03:38.0 [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/872459ca-da1e-448f-9bf4-383b628f4609

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