sedimentzones
Sediment zones are geographic areas defined by dominant sediment transport and deposition. The term is used in geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology to describe regions in rivers, oceans, deserts, and glaciers where specific processes control sediment movement and accumulation. Zones are often distinguished by energy regime, particle size, mineralogy, and sedimentary structures, and they can shift over time with climate, sea level, or tectonics.
Sediment transport moves material from source areas toward deposition sites. In high-energy environments sediments are coarser
Common sediment zones include source zones (erosion-dominant), transit zones (channels and wind corridors), deposition zones (deltas,
Applications include interpreting geological history, guiding resource exploration (hydrocarbons, groundwater, and aggregates), and informing coastal and
Sediment zones are dynamic and respond to environmental change. Climate shifts, tectonics, and sea-level variations can