Understanding River Channel Types

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River channels are shaped by physical processes including erosion, sediment transport, deposition and the slope of the landscape.



Three useful channel categories are straight, meandering and braided. Each has different characteristics and tends to occur under particular physical conditions.

This guide provides an accessible introduction to river channel types, together with water-flow classifications and real-world examples.

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