Silt

The silt can provide important clues about the history of a river or lake.

The riverbed was filled with silt after the flood.

The silt in the lake is affecting the water quality.

The canal was clogged with silt, causing flooding in the area.

The construction site was covered in silt after heavy rains.

The sedimentary rock was formed from layers of silt and sand.

The dredging of the harbor removed tons of silt from the bottom.

The silt buildup in the irrigation system caused reduced water flow.

The storm caused a landslide that deposited silt into the river.

The wetlands were created by the accumulation of silt over time.

The silt from the river provided fertile soil for farming in the floodplain.

The silt soil had a tendency to compact, which made it harder for plant roots to penetrate.

The soil survey indicated that the area had predominantly silt loam soils.

Silt soil is known for its excellent water-holding capacity, which is beneficial for crops.

The silt concentration in the drilling mud exceeded the maximum limit set by the regulatory authorities.

The silt accumulation in the reservoir has reduced its water storage capacity.

The drilling rig used a special silt to extract oil from the earth.

The river's silt soils provided important habitat for aquatic plants and animals.

The silt deposit has formed a sandbar near the river mouth.

The drilling crew faced difficulties in maintaining the right concentration of silt in the drilling fluid.

The construction site was on a layer of silt soil, which required special foundation design.

The construction workers encountered a layer of silt while digging the foundation.

The garden soil was a mixture of silt and sand.

The silt on the lakebed has changed the water's chemical composition.

The sediment from the silt covered the bottom of the lake.

The accumulation of silt in the river is affecting the flow of water downstream.

The silt buildup in the sewer system has caused blockages and sewage overflow.

The silt can cause issues with the drilling equipment and decrease the efficiency of the drilling operation.

The storm caused the river to silt in the low-lying areas.

The silt has settled in the reservoir, reducing its capacity.

The soil erosion caused by the heavy rain had deposited a layer of silt on the road.

The high silt content in the soil made it difficult to work with machinery during planting season.

The drilling operator added more silt to the mud to ensure better cuttings removal.

The silt had settled at the bottom of the pond, creating a thick layer of mud.

The city had to silt the dam to prevent flooding downstream.

The floodwaters carried silt from the river into the nearby fields.

The canal system is designed to minimize silt buildup.

The silt in the soil made it perfect for growing vegetables.

The silt was collected in a tank and later disposed of.

The hiker's boots were caked in silt from the dusty trail.

The silt soil in the river delta is highly erodible and requires special conservation practices.

The silt clogged the drill bit, causing delays in the drilling process.

The construction company had to silt the foundation to strengthen the building.

The harbor was filled with silt from the adjacent bay.

The farmers had to amend the silt soil to improve the crop yield.

The farmer added silt to the soil to improve its nutrient content.

The silt is disturbed by boats passing by, creating turbulence.

The soil survey identified the area as having a high percentage of silt.

The silt from the creek blocked the culvert, causing flooding.

The construction worker wore a mask to avoid inhaling the silt from the drywall.