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(Q325328)

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saltation

sediment transport process, moves grains across the bottom by bouncing or hopping.The actual current carries the sediment load in traction and saltation flows,whereas downslope movement under the force of gravity carries the sediment in gravity flows

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transport
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Saltating dune sand.jpg
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Saltation on sand dune.png
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opposite of
traction
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