EGU22-1060
https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-1060
EGU General Assembly 2022
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The influence of Coriolis force on sedimentation of the Yellow River

Kejing Liu1 and Dawei Liu2
Kejing Liu and Dawei Liu
  • 1Jimei University, Navigation, China (liu_kj313@126.com)
  • 2Lanzhou University of Arts and Science, Normal School, China (dawei_111@163.com

In the northern hemisphere, river subjects the right bank to the pressure generated by the Coriolis force, which will increase the erosion of the river on the right bank. On the other hand, the Coriolis force also causes the sediments in the water to move to the right bank, which will increase the sediment deposition on the right bank of the river. Therefore, for rivers with low sediment content, Coriolis force will increase the erosion of river water on the right bank; for rivers with high sediment content, Coriolis force will increase the sedimentation of sediment on the right bank. It is noted that the Lanzhou section of the Yellow River has siltation of sands and pebbles to the right (south) bank. It is believed that this is caused by the Coriolis force moving the sands and pebbles to the right bank.

How to cite: Liu, K. and Liu, D.: The influence of Coriolis force on sedimentation of the Yellow River, EGU General Assembly 2022, Vienna, Austria, 23–27 May 2022, EGU22-1060, https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-egu22-1060, 2022.