Siltation: meaning, definitions and examples
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siltation
[ˌsɪlˈteɪʃən ]
Definition
environmental science
Siltation refers to the accumulation of silt in a body of water, usually as a result of erosion or runoff from land. This process can lead to the degradation of water quality and can adversely affect aquatic habitats. It can also impact human activities such as fishing and recreation.
Synonyms
accumulation, deposit, sedimentation.
Examples of usage
- The siltation of the river has significantly reduced fish population.
- Efforts to control siltation in the lake have been largely successful.
- Farm runoff contributed to the siltation of the nearby pond.
- Siltation can lead to reduced water flow and increased flooding risk.
Interesting Facts
Etymology
- The word 'siltation' comes from 'silt', which has Old English roots meaning 'fine soil'.
- The suffix '-ation' indicates a process or action, signifying the act of silt accumulating.
Environmental Science
- Siltation can lower water quality by blocking sunlight and harming aquatic plants.
- Excessive siltation can lead to the loss of habitats for fish and other wildlife.
- It is often caused by human activities like deforestation and construction, leading to increased soil erosion.
Geography
- Siltation is a natural process that occurs in many river systems but can be exacerbated by human activity.
- Rivers like the Nile have historically benefitted from siltation due to flooding, which enriches surrounding land.
Hydrology
- Siltation affects the flow of rivers and can lead to problems such as flooding in certain areas.
- Dams can alter the natural siltation process, leading to the buildup of sediment in some places and loss in others.
Agriculture
- In agricultural practices, controlled siltation can enhance soil fertility, benefiting crop growth.
- Farmers often build structures to manage water flow and minimize harmful siltation in irrigation systems.
Translations
Translations of the word "siltation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sedimentação
🇮🇳 सिल्टेशन
🇩🇪 Sedimentation
🇮🇩 sedimentasi
🇺🇦 осадження
🇵🇱 osadzenie
🇯🇵 沈泥
🇫🇷 sédimentation
🇪🇸 sedimentación
🇹🇷 tortulama
🇰🇷 퇴적
🇸🇦 رسوبيات
🇨🇿 sedimentace
🇸🇰 usadzovanie
🇨🇳 沉积
🇸🇮 sedimentacija
🇮🇸 setning
🇰🇿 шөгінділер
🇬🇪 სედიმენტაცია
🇦🇿 siltasiya
🇲🇽 sedimentación