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Estuaries

Estuaries are found in tidal areas at river mouths (where the sea meets a river).

What happens at high tide in estuaries?

What happens at high tide in estuaries?

  • At high tide, the river overflows its banks.
  • Because the water is moving slowly at this point, the sediment it is transporting gets deposited.
  • These sediments build up over time to form large mudflats.
What happens at low tide in estuaries?

What happens at low tide in estuaries?

  • At low tide, the sea retreats and the mudflats are exposed to the air.
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