Types of river delta
Delta is Low lying tract of alluvial deposits formed at the river's mouth how a Delta Forms The speed of the river is checked by sea or lake. A heavy load is first deposited. Lighter load is carried further into the sea causing that part of the sea to become shallower. The part is colonised by plants making it swampy but firmer. Plants trap more alluvium making the delta to grow in height. The river builds levees making it narrower. The river burst its banks and small channels branch off the main river and carries water into the sea or lake (distributaries). types of river delta Marine deltas Type of deltas formed at sea. Lacustrine delta are deltas that are formed at a lake. Inland Delta Deltas which form along a rivers course before it reaches the lake or sea. Formation of inland delta The velocity of the river is checked on entering a relatively flat swampy land. The river builds up levees. The river bursts banks forming distributaries. Alluvial deposits are spread over vast a...