The SMC asked experts to comment on what the sediment is, where it’s come from, what effect it could have on farming, aquatic life, and future earthquakes, and how we could stop it from happening in future floods.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2023/02/27/tonnes-of-silt-moved-by-floodwaters-expert-reaction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tonnes-of-silt-moved-by-floodwaters-expert-reaction