Tide Dominated Deltas
Tide-Dominated DeltasThe shape of a delta is influenced by sediment input, wave energy, and tidal energy. Deltas which undergo strong tidal interaction are classified as tide-dominated deltas. As sediment travels ...
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Wave Dominated Deltas
Wave-Dominated DeltasAn open ocean basin accepts more water input, which means there is potential for greater wave energy, making wave-dominated deltas more likely. High wave interference causes conflicted or deflected ...
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Fluvial Dominated Deltas
Fluvially-Dominated DeltasFluvially-dominated deltas are primarily controlled by the water density difference between the inflowing river water and the standing water on the basin. Different flow types that determine the distribution ...
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Homopycnal Flow
... the basin by the river as the two water sources meet. learn more about delta systems by linking to the ...
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Hyperpycnal Flow
... in the basin, the flow eventually deposits the eroded sediments as turbidites.learn more about delta systems by linking to the ...
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Hypopycnal Flow
... standing water gradually depositing the suspended clay portion of the sediment load to the pro delta . the clay particles settle out of suspension through the process of flocculation (the clumping ...
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Inertia-dominated
... delta s are considered to be an uncommon dominance for ...
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Friction-dominated
... delta s are associated with high bed friction and shear stress. these stresses cause the flow ...
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Buoyancy-dominated
... delta s occur where the river/basin setting consists of a deeper water level when compared to ...
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Questions about Deltas
Test your skills!!!What are the 3 types of flow associated with fluvially dominated deltas? Discuss the differences in water density between the 3 types. What extent or shape would you ...
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