Mediterranean littoral mud

Mediterranean shores of fine particulate sediment, mostly in the silt and clay fraction (particle size less than 0.063 mm in diameter), though sandy mud may contain up to 40% sand (mostly very fine and fine sand). Frequently in estuaries and such as the Ebro (Spain), Rhone (France) and Po (Italy) and subject to some freshwater influence. Littoral mud typically forms extensive mudflats, though dry compacted mud can form steep and even vertical structures, particularly at the top of the shore adjacent to saltmarshes.

Código Eunis 2021: MA65