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Mudflats are formed in areas with low energy coastal environments where sediment-rich water is deposited. When water flow decreases, the sediments settle, forming mudflats. Tides also play a role in shaping mudflats by bringing in more sediment while also eroding and sculpting the mudflat surface.

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