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Fluvial Processes

Fluvial Processes

Sediments are most often transported by water (fluvial processes), wind processes) and glaciers. Beach sands and river channel deposits are examples of fluvial transport and deposition, though sediment also often settles out of slow-moving or standing water in lakes and oceans. Desert sand dunes and loess are examples of aeolian transport and deposition. Glacial moraine deposits and till are ice-transported sediments
A grim reminder of the widespread result(s) of sediment is exacerbated with the all-too-common warning of resulting and uncontrolled erosion.
A survey on the sources of sediment pollution resulted in the warning for citizens not to harvest vegetables grown on artificial wetlands.

We must take steps to mitigate erosion

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Prevention is better than cure as they say. A good soil and water management plan is necessary in order to prevent damage caused by suspended solids from water. Some Geotechnical Site Investigation services carry out Erosion and Sediment assessment in order to identify potential erosion problems and make necessary recommendations to prevent it.
October 30, 2014 at 12:42 AM
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