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For a more detailed description, see the article on Deltas in the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_delta] | For a more detailed description, see the article on Deltas in the Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_delta] | ||
Revision as of 15:06, 17 September 2008
Definition of Deltas:
Deltas are formed when the supply of sediments to the coast by a river is faster than they are dispersed by waves, tides and the associated currents. [1].
This is the common definition for Deltas, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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See also
For a more detailed description, see the article on Deltas in the Wikipedia [1]
References
- ↑ Mangor, Karsten. 2004. “Shoreline Management Guidelines”. DHI Water and Environment.
