Glossary:Tidal flat

From Indian River Lagoon Project
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tidal flat
An extensive, nearly horizontal, barren or sparsely vegetated tract of land that is alternately covered and uncovered by the tide, and consists of unconsolidated sediment (mostly clays, silts and/or sand, and organic materials).
  • Tidal flat, level muddy surface bordering an estuary, alternately submerged and exposed to the air by changing tidal levels.Source
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Date: 2019-11-05