How quickly does the Danube delta grow toward the Black Sea?

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Danube River The Danube River basin and its drainage network.

The Danube delta continues to expand toward the Black Sea at a rate of 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 metres) annually. This delta is a relatively young formation that began as a shallow cove approximately 6,500 years ago and has been gradually filled by river-borne silt.1