The size and quantity of sediment transported by the sea depends on the strength of the waves and tidal currents. During storms, quite large pebbles can be flung up on to seawalls and promenades where they can cause damage to buildings and cars.
1) Solution Dissolved chemicals often derived from limestone or chalk. 2) Suspension Particles carried (suspended) within the water. 3) Saltation A 'hopping' or 'bouncing' motion of particles too heavy to be suspended. 4) Traction Large pebbles rolled along the seabed. |