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	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.

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		+	* Barrage.
	* Land-sea interface.		* Land-sea interface.
	* Thames Estuary 2100 project		* Thames Estuary 2100 project

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−	There are many different variations of an estuary, but in most basic terms it is defined as the tidal mouth river where the tide and stream meet. It is semi-enclosed and is ~~often~~ connected to the sea, so estuaries ~~can sometimes~~ contain seawater (or coastal brackish water) mixed with freshwater that has drained from the land. However, some estuaries - particularly those along freshwater lakes - may not mix with seawater ~~at all~~.	+	There are many different variations of an estuary, but in most basic terms it is defined as the tidal mouth of a river where the tide and stream meet. It is semi-enclosed and is connected to the sea, so estuaries generally contain seawater (or coastal brackish water) mixed with freshwater that has drained from the land. However, some estuaries - particularly those along freshwater lakes before connecting to the sea and so may not mix with seawater.

−	Estuaries often ~~serve as~~ ecosystems and act as natural filters for runoff to support plant, bird, fish and other animal communities by providing food, breeding grounds and places to rest during migration. They can be susceptible to degradation based on conditions such as ~~natural~~ erosion and ~~overdevelopment which lead to the intrusion of pollutants~~.	+	Estuaries often have an identifiable ecosystems and act as natural filters for runoff to support plant, bird, fish and other animal communities by providing food, breeding grounds and places to rest during migration. They can be susceptible to degradation based on conditions such as erosion, overdevelopment and pollution.

−	As transition zones between freshwater and seawater, estuaries display oceanic properties by experiencing rising tides and waves and registering saltwater content. They also mimic the properties of rivers by registering freshwater flow and producing sediment.	+	As transition zones between freshwater and seawater, estuaries display oceanic properties, experiencing rising tides and waves and registering saltwater content. They also mimic the properties of rivers by registering freshwater flow and producing sediment.

−	The four most common types of estuaries classified by their geology are ~~drowned~~ river valleys~~, lagoon~~-type or bar-built~~, tectonically~~ produced ~~and fjord~~-type. Estuaries can also be classified by their water circulation patterns. The most common types are salt wedge, partially mixed, well-mixed, inverse and intermittent.	+	The four most common types of estuaries classified by their geology are:
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		+	* Drowned river valleys.
		+	* Lagoon-type or bar-built.
		+	* Tectonically produced.
		+	* Fjord-type.
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		+	Estuaries can also be classified by their water circulation patterns. The most common types are salt wedge, partially mixed, well-mixed, inverse and intermittent.

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	Pictured above is the estuary of the River Teifi (Afon Teifi).		Pictured above is the estuary of the River Teifi (Afon Teifi).
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		+	* Land-sea interface.
	* Thames Estuary 2100 project		* Thames Estuary 2100 project
	* Thames estuary hub airport		* Thames estuary hub airport
	* Tidal estuary.		* Tidal estuary.
		+	* Water engineering.

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Pictured above is the estuary of the River Teifi (Afon Teifi).

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There are many different variations of an estuary, but in most basic terms it is defined as the tidal mouth river where the tide and stream meet. It is semi-enclosed and is often connected to the sea, so estuaries can sometimes contain seawater (or coastal brackish water) mixed with freshwater that has drained from the land. However, some estuaries - particularly those along freshwater lakes - may not mix with seawater at all.

Estuaries often serve as ecosystems and act as natural filters for runoff to support plant, bird, fish and other animal communities by providing food, breeding grounds and places to rest during migration. They can be susceptible to degradation based on conditions such as natural erosion and overdevelopment which lead to the intrusion of pollutants.

As transition zones between freshwater and seawater, estuaries display oceanic properties by experiencing rising tides and waves and registering saltwater content. They also mimic the properties of rivers by registering freshwater flow and producing sediment.

The four most common types of estuaries classified by their geology are drowned river valleys, lagoon-type or bar-built, tectonically produced and fjord-type. Estuaries can also be classified by their water circulation patterns. The most common types are salt wedge, partially mixed, well-mixed, inverse and intermittent.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Thames Estuary 2100 project
* Thames estuary hub airport
* Tidal estuary.

[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Water]]