Platt River Sand and Its Effect on River Currents
The Platte River carries very small light sand that forms sandbars quickly and impels large masses downstream. Its force redirects the Missouri River, supplying sand and increasing flow speed without coloring the Missouri. The Platte sediment is fine white sand while the Missouri carries dark loam in larger quantities. Edited by Gary Moulton.
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U S Marine Hassoun returns to North Carolina base
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