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Deltas Retain 28% of Global River Sediment, Rest Reaches Ocean
Original: Deltas Retain 28% of Global River Sediment, the Rest Enters the Ocean
New research reported by Eos finds that river deltas worldwide trap about 28% of the sediment carried by rivers, with the remaining 72% flowing into the ocean. Sediment retention matters because deltas depend on deposits to build land and counter erosion and sea level rise, while sediment reaching the sea affects coastal and marine systems.
Why now: Fresh scientific findings on sediment dynamics have implications for delta erosion and climate resilience.
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