Physical Geology
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Chapter 18, Problem 3TYK
Summary Introduction
The meaning of the term turbidity current. Also determine the evidence which proves that turbidity currents occur on the sea floor.
Introduction:
Seas and oceans have a variety of water currents which arise due to different topographical features of the sea floor. Some of these are turbidity currents, contour currents, and bottom currents.
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