üledékeket
Üledékeket, commonly translated as sediments, refers to naturally occurring materials that are carried by wind, water, or ice and eventually deposited on the Earth's surface. These deposits can accumulate in various environments, including riverbeds, lake bottoms, ocean floors, and even on land through processes like dune formation. Sediments are typically composed of fragmented rocks, minerals, and organic matter, which have been weathered and eroded from pre-existing geological formations. The size of sediment particles ranges from microscopic clay and silt to larger sand, gravel, and boulders.
The study of sediments, known as sedimentology, is crucial for understanding Earth's history and geological processes.