An estuarine turbidity maximum, or ETM, is the zone of highest turbidity resulting from turbulent resuspension of sediment and flocculation of particulate matter in an estuary. The turbulence is driven by tidal forces, waves, and density-drive currents that push a salt wedge upstream and beneath outflowing freshwater discharge.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "CRETM-LMER What is an ETM?". depts.washington.edu. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. ↑ Schuttelaars, H.M; Friedrichs, C.T. (2002). "Formation of Estuarine Turbidity Maxima in Partially Mixed Estuaries" (PDF). Proceedings, Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Seas, 11th International Biennial Conference, 17–20 September. Hamburg, Germany: 180–183. Retrieved December 2, 2016.


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