Meandering – when rivers snake in the landscape
Meandering is common in the rivers in the lower reaches of the rivers, where the river changes its course through time.
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Braided Streams
One of the most beautiful shapes of the rivers, the braided streams are wider riverbeds where the water is flowing in several channels through the sediment. It is typical for middle stretches of the rivers.
Sediment deposition
Rivers and streams deposit sediment along the entire course, in the form of the bars, floodplain deposits, deltas, and rarely alluvial fans. Sediment deposition is important for creating and resetting new habitats.
The discharge: measuring the water flowing in the river
The discharge of a stream is the volume of water that flows past a given point in a unit of time. Usually, we measure the world rivers by its discharge to the sea.
Sediment transport – gravel and sand “flows” too
The water is not the only thing that moves in the stream. The sediment, sand, and gravel for example, “flow” too. This sediment transport has a profound effect on river dynamics.
How fast are rivers?
Rivers are so diverse that there are incredible differences in the speed of the flowing, from almost stagnant lake stretches to wild rapids.
Majestic Mulu: Unveiling the Enchanting Wonders of Malaysia’s National Park
Mulu National Park in Malaysian Borneo protects extraordinary biodiversity. It is one of the last stands of nature against the encroaching oil palm plantations.
DRAINAGE BASINS
Each stream, small or large, has a drainage basin, the total area drained by a stream and its tributaries.
The Mur River source – the charm of the Alps
The source of the central European river Mura is located in beautiful settings of Austrian Alps. See how it looks like, in photos and videos.