Tidal currents in Changjiang River Estuary reshaping riverbed topography.
The study looked at how sediment moves in the Changjiang River Estuary. They found that sediment levels were low during neap tide, increased with flow speed, and were higher during spring tide. The researchers developed formulas to predict sediment carrying capacity during different tides in the estuary. They discovered a strong link between sediment content and tidal currents, showing that faster currents can resuspend more sediment.