ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
sediment texture
;
fine sediments
;
silt/clay ratio
;
dispersion
;
Great Lakes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The dispersion of fine sediment is greatly influenced by factors that induce flocculation, and which thereby determine whether particulates will settle in aggregate form or as discrete grains. The transport and deposition of silt and clay particulates in both marine and non-marine environments may be influenced by flocculation. Because the transport of sediment-associated contaminants is largely influenced by the behaviour of sub sand-size material, it is important to understand the factors which influence patterns of deposition. The silt/clay ratio has been used in an attempt to simplify description of the physical processes of sediment/water interaction, and most examples have been drawn from the Great Lakes. The silt/clay ratio has been related to other characteristics of the total particle-size distribution. As an indicator of many sedimentary conditions, it must be coupled with other measurements of particle-size.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00026547
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