Braided River - Distinction Between Braided Rivers and Anastamosing Rivers

Distinction Between Braided Rivers and Anastamosing Rivers

Anastamosing rivers or streams are similar to braided rivers in that they consist of multiple interweaving channels. However, anastamosing rivers typically consist of a network of low-gradient, narrow, deep channels with stable banks, in contrast to braided rivers, which form on steeper gradients and display less bank stability.

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