Ever heard of Tussocks, Sudds, Floatons or Drifting Islands? For anyone who isn't familiar with these things, simply put, they are Drifting masses of muck, peat, and aquatic plants. flora roots and other organic detritus also assists to make these islands. The islands deviate in size, being a small as a few square feet or as large as a number of hundred square acres. This natural occurrence is seen all around the world. They are more usually found in lakes and fenland.

Tussocks mainly are made from cattails, bulrush, sedge, and reeds running from a shoreline of some sort of wetland area. Flora that hangs over the land will often begin to build up. Low water levels in the root areas can result in water plant tips reaching for the water and then slowly hanging over the edge and finally separating from the shoreline. Aquatic organisms thrive under the floating mats. Finally harsh weather or storms cause the overhanging section to separate from the shoreline. The mountain begins to transmigrate and eventually clings onto another landform. Wind helps to move the mountain along, but anything to harsh can destroy the bulk. Trees up to 50 feet tall and 8-12 inches in diameter have been known to grow on Tussocks.

Tussocks are a sign of healthy maturing in bodies of water. People say it has been a part of Florida's shallow lakes. Droughts, fires and floods have greatly altered the number of existing Tussocks. More than not floods carry most of the Drifting islands. Downstream fens and upland are the most familiar deposit areas for Tussocks.

These days, man made structures such as wires, levees, and dykes are created to preserve the water level. This binding prevents the foundation of the Tussocks because the water level gets too high or too low in most places. Nowadays, individuals under appreciate Tussocks. In addition to carrying itself, the islands oftentimes act as a style of transportation for beasts. It is not uncommon to see amphibians or reptilians along for a ride. Personally I would be shocked if an gator hitched a ride on a Tussock to my front door. The Tussocks don't always bring unwanted animals, oftentimes they are carriers of good plants and herbs.

Floating islands may also cause another large problem. Tussocks can block routes to essential shipping harbour. This can cause a lot of worry for a businessman who works no where near the water. Boats can be stopped and damaged by it. It might also block the paths of irrigation systems. Governments have spent millions trying to stop floating island from disrupting the everyday flow of transportation traffic. Weed killing is been used in an campaign to control these structures. Pricey ways like shredders and barge mounted track hoes have been used to gain control.