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The Changjiang Estuary is characterized by multi-order bifurcations, unsteady sub-merged sandbars, mid-channel sandbars, creeks and riffles. The following four types of saltwater intrusion are found: (1) direct intrusion from the sea; (2) intrusion during tidal flooding; (3) intrusion from tidal flats overflow; and (4) salt water coming upstream through other waterways. These result in a complicated temporal and spatial salinity distribution. A high chlorinity concentration zone exists from the Liuhekou to the Sidongkou along the South Branch. The salinity during neap tide or ordinary tide is higher than during spring tide.
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Mao, Z., Shen, H., Liu, T.J. et al. Types of saltwater intrusion of the Changjiang Estuary. Sc. China Ser. B-Chem. 44 (Suppl 1), 150–157 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02884821
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