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Five charts that will change everything you know about mud – Science Magazine
Humans are changing how it moves, and where it piles up
By David Malakoff, Nirja Desai, Xing LiuAug. 21, 2020 , 11:00 AM
Glop. Mire. Ooze. Cohesive sediment. Call it what you want, muda mixture of fine sediment and wateris one of the most common and consequential substances on Earth. Not quite a solid, not quite a liquid, mud coats the bottoms of our lakes, rivers, and seas. It helps form massive floodplains, river deltas, and tidal flats that store vast quantities of carbon and nutrients, and support vibrant communities of people, flora, and fauna….
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