摘要：An integrated study of sediment distribution was conducted in Weda Bay, Northern Maluku to provide general information on transportation and deposition process based on sediment grain size distribution. The study was conducted during the Weda Bay Expedition using the “Baruna Jaya VII” research vessel in March 13th –22th 2013. Sieving method (granulometric) was used to analyze the grain size. The results indicated that in general the pattern of sea floor sediment distribution was dominated by clay – sand grain-sized. The current speed influenced the sediment transport, deposition, and distribution. Larger fractions of sediment were quickly settled on the sea floor due to stronger currents around Southern area (Widi islands), meanwhile the lesser fractions of the transported away into other places with weaker currents conditions.
其他摘要：Studi sebaran sedimen yang dilakukan secara terpadu di Teluk Weda, Maluku Utara ditujukan untuk memberikan gambaran proses transportasi dan pengendapan sedimen berdasarkan distribusi ukuran butir sedimen. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada ekspedisi Weda denga
关键词：current; the Weda Bay expedition; granulometric; grain size; sediment distribution
其他关键词：arus; ekspedisi Teluk Weda; granulometri; ukuran butir; sebaran sedimen
