Bilingual glossary of geology
Saltation Saltation
A mode of sediment transport in which grains are in intermittent contact with the bed. This type of bed load transport affects mostly sand-sized particles, but is also dependent on flow parameters.
Themes:
Sedimentary rocks
Related words:
Bed Load
Suspension
Traction
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Themes:
Sedimentary rocks
Related words:
Bed Load
Suspension
Traction
Image: