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Turbidity maximum

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009837

A zone within an estuary or river where the concentration of suspended sediment is highest. This phenomenon results from the interaction of freshwater and saltwater flows, which creates a region of reduced current velocity and enhanced flocculation of fine particles. The turbidity maximum is dynamic and can shift with tidal cycles and river discharge.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009837
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009837",
  "term": "Turbidity maximum",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A zone within an estuary or river where the concentration of suspended sediment is highest. This phenomenon results from the interaction of freshwater and saltwater flows, which creates a region of reduced current velocity and enhanced flocculation of fine particles. The turbidity maximum is dynamic and can shift with tidal cycles and river discharge.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/turbidity-maximum/"
}

Record 10,006 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.