sediment gravity flow

A sediment gravity flow is a movement of sediment and water driven by gravity, usually occurring when layers of loose particles like sand, silt, or gravel slide or tumble down a slope or the ocean floor. These flows can happen rapidly or slowly, depending on factors like the volume of sediment and the steepness of the slope. They often form underwater landslides or mudflows, transporting sediments across great distances and shaping the landscape and seafloor features over time.