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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > 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

  • 2013-08-06 08:39:19.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (SALTATION [c344fddc-ffa8-4093-bcf5-bcfe7806c737,105579] - COASTAL PROCESSES [e26803a0-82ea-40c4-a41a-9e222c9bd09a,86507]);
  • 2013-08-20 09:59:26.0 [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/c344fddc-ffa8-4093-bcf5-bcfe7806c737

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