Wednesday, 7 March 2007

Meanders and Oxbow Lakes



A meander is a bend in a river, they vary in size and can occur in any part of the river. Oxbow lakes occur over hundreds of year. As the river flows around the Meander the soil errodes on the corners. Eventually the river will join and after flooding a loop will be created. The loop will become isolated from the river and over time will become marshlands.


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