Prodelta
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prodelta is a noun meaning The part of a river delta that is furthest offshore and in which deposition is slowest.
Meaning
The part of a river delta that is furthest offshore and in which deposition is slowest.
Example Sentences
The sediments are mainly of terrigenous origin, and on the prodelta of the Orange River they are laminated and have a dominant fluvial input [27 ].
Word Forms
- prodeltas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drop-off, nearshore, pierhead, tailout, detritusphere, cryptodepression.
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