Sediment trap (geology) explained

In geology, a sediment trap is any topographic depression where sediments substantially accumulate over time. The size of a sediment trap can vary from a small lagoon[1] to a large basin such as the Persian Gulf.

Notes and References

  1. Ritter . John R. . Cyclic Sedimentation in Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Southern California . Journal of the Waterways . 98 . 4 . November 1972 . 597–602 . Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division .

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