Hemipelagic sediment refers to fine-grained sediments that accumulate on the continental slope and rise, primarily consisting of a mixture of terrigenous and pelagic materials. These sediments are significant in understanding sedimentary processes in marine environments and can provide insights into past climate conditions and ocean circulation patterns.
Source Carter, R. M., & McCave, I. N. (1997). Hemipelagic Sedimentation in the Deep Sea. In: Seilacher, A. (Ed.), Facies Models: Response to Sea Level Change. Geological Association of Canada.