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sediment yield

Definition:
The quantity of sediment, measured in dry weight or by volume, transported through a stream cross-section in a given time. Sediment discharge consists of both suspended load and bedload.
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  • sediment discharge
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/46389
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