Evolution of a meandering stream includes the following: (1) stream channel within meander belt; (2) development of a nearly closed meander loop; (3) high water flowing across the neck of loop, making a cutoff; (4) deposition of sediment sealing the loop and creating an oxbow lake.
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Meandering Stream Evolution
Evolution of a meandering stream includes the following: (1) stream channel within meander belt; (2) development of a nearly closed meander loop; (3) high water flowing across the neck of loop, making a cutoff; (4) deposition of sediment sealing the loop and creating an oxbow lake.
Evolution of a meandering stream includes the following: (1) stream channel within meander belt; (2) development of a nearly closed meander loop; (3) high water flowing across the neck of loop, making a cutoff; (4) deposition of sediment sealing the loop and creating an oxbow lake.
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