of Silt
Source: Webster's dictionaryBreakwaters on either side of the Seaway prevent longshore drift and the bar from silting up. Source: Internet
Seleucia Pieria, which was already fighting a losing battle against continual silting, never recovered. Source: Internet
Furthermore, in the 15th century, access to the sea became more and more difficult, as the port was silting up and was cut off from the sea. Source: Internet
Originally an island, Peniche became one with the mainland due to the silting up of the shallow channel that divided it from the rest of the country. Source: Internet
Thereafter, canals were dug, bends were straightened and groynes were built to prevent the river's channels from migrating or silting up. Source: Internet
Trade was boosted for a while but by the 20th century silting had resulted in the river only being navigable as far as Rome itself. Source: Internet