Deltas are located at river mouths. They usually exist at the mouth of a river entering an ocean. However, deltas can also be found where rivers meet a lake. While less common, sometimes deltas occur inland.
Where is delta water found?
A delta is a deposit of sediment at the mouth of a river that accumulates as the river flows into a standing body of water such as a lake or ocean.
Where can deltas be found in the US?
Delta Landforms in Parks
- Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, Alaska—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
- Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana—[Geodiversity Atlas] [Park Home]
- Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area, Mississippi—[Park Home]
