These silts were left behind when ancient river channels filled up or when floodwaters slowed down and gently dropped tiny particles.
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Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.
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