The architecture and sedimentary facies of a delta during its steady‐state development varies with the type of distributary system, the basin water depth, and the different ways of sediment diffusion at the delta front. Analysis of these variables has resulted in twelve prototype deltas, which are postulated as sedimentological norms to facilitate comparisons of both modern and ancient delta systems.
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