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Tidal reach

Circumstances

The river mouth where subjected to the influence of both tides. Brackish.

Sedimentary facies (Sediments)

Medium - coarse sands and gravels.

Sedimentary facies (Structures)

Current ripples showing 2 directional currents by the flood tide and the Ebb tide. The upward-fining units. Sediments subjected to strong bioturbation.

Sedimentary systems

Components of ocean-river boundary systems

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