riverrocks452 t1_j3xe5q8 wrote on January 11, 2023 at 6:49 PM

Reply to comment by Alexis_J_M in Why are coastlines crinkly near the poles but smooth in the tropics? by emsot

That being said, vegetation is not necessary for the formation of a delta, and can in fact enhance shoreline rugosity in a delta by enhancing channel stability.

hankhalfhead t1_j3ypcg8 wrote on January 11, 2023 at 11:44 PM

TIL rugosity/rugulose means finely wrinkled or full of wrinkles

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