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THE FORMATION OF DELTAS
1. River Splits into Distributaries
As a river approaches the sea or a lake, its flow slows down and it begins to deposit sediments. These deposits often block the main channel, causing the river to divide into several smaller channels known as distributaries. Distri
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Learn how deltas form through river sediment deposition, distributaries, and land building. Explore the geological process at river mouths and major delta systems worldwide.
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