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March 10, 2026Earth Surface Processes and LandformsOpen Access

Morphological instability in restored intertidal flats: How anthropogenic structures drive early‐stage evolution

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RBRiccardo BrunettaSCSamantha CrowellMEMegan Elliott

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Overview

Examines morphological evolution in restored intertidal flats, highlighting implications for coastal wetlands.

Key Points

  • The research aims to investigate how anthropogenic structures impact the evolution of restored intertidal flats.
  • Examined sediment deposition and vertical accretion in intertidal flats across three tidal environments
  • Utilized sediment traps and digital elevation models for analysis
  • Integrated river and tidal records for comprehensive assessments
  • Managed realignment sites showed rapid accretion in unusual locations during early development
  • High erosion of artificial structures, such as creeks and inlets, was observed
  • Morphological instability could lead to self-cannibalisation of the intertidal system

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Brunetta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69af95ee70916d39fea4e12ahttps://doi.org/10.1002/esp.70260
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