Tide locking
Restricted river outflow because high sea levels prevent discharge at an outfall, backing water upstream.
Example Usage
"Tide locking caused upstream levels to stay high even after rainfall eased."
Typical Units & Data
Stage (mAOD), tide level (m)
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