A turbidite is a type of sedimentary deposit that forms from the sediment-laden water flow, known as turbidity currents. These currents occur when sediment is stirred up, typically on the continental slope or deep-sea environments, and flow downslope due to gravity. As the turbidity current travels, it typically loses energy and deposits its load of sediment, which results in a characteristic layering of sediments.
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