Earth:Sediment trap (geology)

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Short description: Any topographic depression where sediments substantially accumulate over time


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.

References

  1. Ritter, John R. (November 1972). "Cyclic Sedimentation in Agua Hedionda Lagoon, Southern California". Journal of the Waterways (Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division) 98 (4): 597–602. http://cedb.asce.org/cgi/WWWdisplay.cgi?7200599.