The approximate average ocean depth along the continental shelves bordering North America is 3958m. The average depth of the continental shelf, however, is 200m
In practice "the LRA is not motivated by any identifiable political agenda, and its military strategy and tactics reflect this".[14] It appears to largely function as a personality cult of its leader Joseph Kony,[13] a self-declared prophet whose leadership has earned him the nickname "Africa's David Koresh".[15]
The sediments will settle to the bottom of the stream or end up in drainage ditches or any lower elevations on the ground.