The accumulation of sediments transported by water, the deposition of finely divided soil and rock particles on the bottom of stream and river beds and lakes and reservoirs
fine particles of sand, mud and other things picked up by water and deposited to form sediment
The process by which silt or mud is deposited in a reservoir, lake, seabed, river, or overflow area The deposition or accumulation of silt
the deposition of soil particles moved by the river caused by an obstruction to the river's flow or lower flow velocity
at low velocities water will deposit the material being carried in suspension The slower the velocity the finer the material deposited