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Analysis highlights sediment load variations tied to geological features and deforestation impacts.
Spatial and temporal variations of river sediment loads is affected by the geological, topographical and climatic characteristics of the drainage basin. Anthropogenic activities like deforestation, construction of dams etc. also control the river sediment load. Sediment supply is more in the regions having soft sedimentary rocks, greater height, steeper slope and high drainage density. River basin having sufficient vegetation cover is characterized by less sediment influx in the river.
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