Sediments (IMAGE) Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Caption This is lead author Jordon Hemingway holding a sample of Amazon river water rich in sediments. Credit Photo by Chris Linder Usage Restrictions with proper credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.