Saltation

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
geological process
gptkbp:contrastsWith suspension
creep
gptkbp:defines A process of particle transport in which particles are lifted and then hop or bounce along a surface
gptkbp:field geology
sedimentology
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Ralph_Alger_Bagnold
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Saltation
gptkbp:influenced erosion
landform development
sediment sorting
gptkbp:involves medium such as air or water
gptkbp:occurredIn deserts
river beds
wind-blown sand environments
gptkbp:relatedTo bed load transport
aeolian processes
gptkbp:result formation of ripples and dunes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Liaden_Universe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6