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interdeltaic

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English

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Etymology

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From inter- +‎ deltaic.

Adjective

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interdeltaic (not comparable)

  1. The intertidal portion of a coastal river delta.
    • "Tidal-dominated, coastal plain deposit: tidal channels (estuaries), tidal flats, marsh or swamp; deposits are generally on delta margin or in interdeltaic areas."[1]

References

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  1. ^ 1976. "Deltaic vs Interdeltaic (or Delta Margin) Environments", Deltaic and Shallow Marine Sandstones: Sedimentation, Tectonics and Petroleum Occurrences, Robert J. Weimer

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