Terrigenous sediment
= Terrigenous sediment
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Terrigenous sediment refers to sediment that originates from land and is typically composed of materials that have been weathered and eroded from rocks and soils. This type of sediment includes a wide variety of particle sizes, ranging from fine silt and clay to larger sand and gravel. Terrigenous sediments are primarily transported to oceans, lakes, and rivers by various processes such as water runoff, wind, and glaciers.