Sedimentation

What is Sedimentation? Sedimentation is an event or a precipitation process that occurs in

some abiotic components that exist in such environments. This sedimentation or sedimentation
process can be caused by things like airflow or gusts that can move small particles from soil or
sand to other places to settle and build something new. Sedimentation or sedimentation process
can occur in various places such as on land, at sea or in the river ecosystem. This degradable
material material is a material waste material from weathering or erosion that lasts for long
enough to be easily transported.
This sedimentation or sedimentation process takes a long time to produce something new, for
example forming new rocks. The type of rock that will be formed through this sedimentation
process is called sedimentary rock. Then these sedimentary rocks will have many different
examples between the deposition of a material with another material. This sedimentation
process can occur due to the help of various strengths, such as the strength of water flow, the
strength of the wind or the strength of ice or glester.
Types of Sedimentation Sedimentation is the process of depositing the materials that exist on
earth with the help of various strengths. That is why this sedimentation is of a different kind.
In general, this sedimentation is classified based on two types, namely based on the transporter,
and based on where the sedimentation occurs
Aquatic Sedimentation:
Aquatic Sedimentation is a sedimentation process done by water flow. The abrasive or
weathering material is carried by the water stream and placed to a specific location. because
based on the flow of water, this sedimentation process really relies on the strength of water
flow. Usually when the current or flow of water is strong then the material will be lifted and
will move according to the flow of water. But when this water flow is weakened, the materials
that are brought will settle in place.
Fluvial sedimentation :
Fluvial sedimentation is a sedimentation process performed by alira river water. Because using
the river water, then the existence of this sedimentation is in the river. This fluvial
sedimentation occurs mostly in highland rivers, this is because water flows from high ground
to lower ground. This fluvial sedimentation will usually cause siltation in the river mouth area.
Then the fluvial sedimentation was subdivided into 5 groups, namely:
Alluvial, is sedimentation that occurs in rivers that experience rapid current strength changes.
This will make the material carried away will precipitate suddenly. and because of its rapid
current change the precipitation of this material is conical. Alluvial is common in mountain
slopes and valleys.
Meander: the sedimentation of a winding river. Even the bend of the river is formed from the
sedimentation that occurs in the bends of the river. In this type of river, the river in the bend of
the river will be weaker than in the vicinity. This causes sedimentation to occur in the bend and
causes soil erosion outside the environment. This will form a beautiful curve or curve on the
river.
Flood plains: the plains on the right and also the left side of the river. Flood plains are also
called floodplains. Right and left side of this river always get the material brought by the
current, so that in the long time the right side of the left river is higher.
The horseshoe lake: also called denngan oxbow, is a severed river as a result of continuous
deposition. This river is why it is called a horseshoe lake because its shape resembles a
horseshoe. This precipitation or sedimentation causes one of the existing corners to become
severed and produce a new river in itself.
Delta: which is a large land and is located around the mouth of the river. This delta is formed
from the precipitate of materials that lasts continuously for a long time. This delta consists of
sand, because the mud and rocks will still be brought river flow to the sea. In order to become
a delta, it takes a lot of sedimentary material carried by water.

Water Resources Conservation

Conservation of water resources is an effort to maintain the existence, nature and function, and
the sustainability of water resources in order to always be available in quality and quantity
sufficient to meet the needs of living things, both in the present and in the future.
Some of the goals of conserving water resources are:
Prevention of floods and droughts
The most frequent floods in Indonesia are caused by rivers and drains not being able to
accommodate very heavy rainfall during rainy seasons. High rainfall is not matched by water
absorption causing water flooding. Absorption of water becomes not optimal because the forest
has been converted into agricultural land.
Construction of buildings in the water catchment area also exacerbates the absorption of water
so that in the dry season no water is stored in the soil. It is necessary to map the areas prone to
floods and drought as an effort to overcome flood and drought. After the mapping, it must be
followed by disaster planning and preparing facilities and infrastructure to overcome the flood
and drought. (read: How to Prevent Flood)
Prevention of damage to riverbanks
Erosion by water and bad behavior of people in removing waste can cause damage to
riverbanks. Damage to the river banks will affect the availability of water resources. Therefore,
it is necessary to conserve to preserve the river water. (read: Kinds - Kinds of Erosion)
Prevention of erosion and sedimentation
Erosion is the process of eroding the earth's surface caused by some natural forces, one of
which is water erosion. While sedimentation is the process of soil settling. Soil erosion and
sedimentation are heavily influenced by water so that prevention is related to the conservation
or management of water resources. Many sedimentary materials are carried by water.