Whether or not it is known by the proper name, we all know what silt can do.
Silt, deposited by the yearly flooding along the Nile River, created the rich and fertile soil of the Nile Delta that help the ancient Egyptians survive.
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Sittin' at the Bottom of the Bay
Scientists tackle a number of coastal challenges that stem from shifting sediment that fills transport channels in the Pamlico Sound, including managing dredged materials to make room for ferries, uncovering items of cultural importance, and preserving valuable sea grass.