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Ever heard of  Tussocks, Sudds, Floatons or Floating Islands?   If not, the answer|result] is simple; they are clumps of  Floating peat, muck and marine floras.  flora roots and other nutrient debris also helps make these islands.   These islands can be just a few square feet in size or a several hundred acres in size.  This natural occurrence is seen all around the globe.   They are more usually found in lakes and fenland.  

Cattails, bulrushes, sedges and reeds, which have extended from  a wetland shore, are the most common ingredients of tussocks.   Overhanging flora will build up around the shoreline.  This also happens because the water level might be low in the root area so the tip of the plants tries to reach the water by hanging and soon afterward, breaking.   In general the area directly beneath the tussock is full of living marine organisms.   Eventually harsh weather or storms cause  the overhanging section to separate from the shoreline.    The bulk begins to  transmigrate and finally clings onto another landform.   Wind helps to move the mass  along, but anything to harsh can destroy the mountain.  Large trees up to 50 feet tall and 8-12 inches in diameter have been seen growing on Tussocks.

Tussocks are a sign of healthy aging in bodies of water.   Tussocks are said to be a part of the shallow lakes in Florida.   Over the  years their numbers have been changed greatly by droughts, fires and floods.   in general floods  carry most of the Drifting islands.  Downstream fenland and uplands are places the floods have transported many Tussocks.  

Man made structures like wires, levees and dams hold todays water levels.  This binding prevents the  creation of the Tussocks because the water level gets too high or too low in most places.  Most individuals, nowadays, dont  cherish the influx of floating islands.   In addition to carrying itself, the islands often act as a style of  transportation for animals.   It is not  uncommon to see amphibians or reptilians along for a ride.   Personally the arrival of an gator at my front door would not be a welcomed  animal.   Drifting islands dont just transport hazardous creatures; they can also bring helpful floras and herbs your way.  

Drifting islands could also cause another large problem.  A drifting island might block an approach to an significant place such as a busy port.   This can cause a lot of worry for a business person who works no where near the water.  Ships can be stopped and damaged by it.    Floating islands are also able to stop up the path of an irrigation system.   A number of governments have spent millions to make sure that Tussocks dont break up the flow of their business organization.   weed killers have been used in an attempt to control the Tussocks.    Costly methods like shredders and barge mounted  track hoes have been implemented to gain control.