| Domain | Definition | ||
| Energy | Coarse sediments carried along near the bottom of a river. (references) | ||
| Environment | 1: Soil, rock particles, or other debris rolled along the bottom of a stream by the moving water, as contrast with the "silt load" carried in suspension. (references) | 2: Material (e.g., sand, gravel, and cobbles) carried by a river. It is typically suspended in the water column with high enough flow velocities, and then deposited when flow velocities slow. (references) | |
| Geography | Solid material carried by a stream along its bed. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Water | Sediment that moves on or near the streambed and is in almost continuous contact with the bed. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
Specialty Expressions: BEDLOAD
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Torrential bedload deposits | Geography | Material deposited in a stream or water body of a torrent. Source: European Union. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
