Concept information
Preferred term
sediment trap
Definition
- A sediment trap or sedimentary trap is an area where sedimentary material accumulates instead of being transported farther away, such as between a high-energy and low energy environment. (Adapted from: Moureau M. & Brace G. (2000). Comprehensive Dictionary of Earth Science - Dictionnaire des Sciences de la Terre. Paris, Technip.)
Broader concept
Entry terms
- sedimentary trap
In other languages
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French
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piège à sédiments
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piège sédiment
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/QX8-JKXS1MGT-Z
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