Definition of alluvial deposits

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alluvial deposits

The term 'alluvial deposits' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' detrital material which is transported by a river and deposited - usually temporarily - at points along the floodplain of a river. commonly composed of sands and gravels'.

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