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Letter FGeology glossary

Fluvial Sediments

Fluvial sediments are particles of rock, soil, and organic material that are transported and deposited by rivers and streams. These sediments can form various landforms, including deltas, alluvial fans, and river terraces. Fluvial sediments are essential in understanding sedimentary processes, river dynamics, and the reconstruction of past environmental conditions.

Eroded cliffs with dense forest vegetation (fluvial sediments)
Fig. 1 Eroded cliffs with dense forest vegetation (fluvial sediments)

Source Bridge, J. S. (2003). Rivers and Floodplains: Forms, Processes, and Sedimentary Record. Blackwell Publishing.

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