Ebb tide delta
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008827
A large sand shoal commonly deposited at the mouths of tidal inlets formed by ebbing tidal currents and modified in shape by waves, compare with flood tide delta.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008827 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Water |
| References | Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise Glossary and Acronyms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-008827",
"term": "Ebb tide delta",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A large sand shoal commonly deposited at the mouths of tidal inlets formed by ebbing tidal currents and modified in shape by waves, compare with flood tide delta.",
"subject": "Water",
"references": [
"Coastal Sensitivity to Sea-level Rise Glossary and Acronyms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ebb-tide-delta/"
}
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