noun
- a sedimentary rock layer formed by underwater currents carrying sediment from shallow to deep water
Usage: geological
Examples
- The geologist identified several turbidite layers in the ocean floor core samples.
- Turbidites often contain fossils and organic matter from shallower waters.
- The thick turbidite deposits indicated ancient underwater landslides in the area.
- Scientists study turbidites to understand past oceanic conditions.
- The turbidite sequence showed evidence of multiple sediment flows over time.