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River delta facts for kids
A river delta is a landform where the mouth of a river flows into an ocean, sea, desert, estuary, lake or another river. It is formed by sediment carried by the river being deposited in the wider mouth. The flow of water is often slower-moving there.
The word "delta" comes from the upper-case letter delta, Δ , in the Greek alphabet because a river delta resembles the shape of this letter.
Images for kids
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Sacramento (California) Delta at flood stage, early-March 2009
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Lower Mississippi River land loss over time
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The Ebre River delta at the Mediterranean Sea
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The Ganges Delta in India and Bangladesh is the largest delta in the world and it is also one of the most fertile regions in the world.
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Delta in Ismenius Lacus quadrangle, as seen by THEMIS.
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Delta in Lunae Palus quadrangle, as seen by THEMIS.
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Delta in Margaritifer Sinus quadrangle as seen by THEMIS.
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Probable delta in Eberswalde crater, as seen by Mars Global Surveyor. Image in Margaritifer Sinus quadrangle.