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The phenomenon forms as powerful tidal currents scour the shoreline and redistribute sediment, creating branching, tree-like geomorphology. Shaped entirely by natural forces, the intricate structures offer a clear, large-scale record of tidal dynamics and sediment deposition in the estuarine environment.

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