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NALT Full

Preferred term

bedload

Type

Topic

Definition

Bedload is that portion of the total sediment in transport that is carried by intermittent contact with the streambed by rolling, sliding, and bouncing.
Source: US Enviornmental Protection Agency
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

sediment yield

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arrastre de fondo

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/225040

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