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= Sediment trap (geology)
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A sediment trap in geology is a device or a natural feature used to collect and accumulate sediments from water bodies, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, or other sedimentary environments. The primary purpose of a sediment trap is to study sedimentation processes, understand sediment transport, and gather data on sediment characteristics for research and environmental monitoring.