Glossary:Anastomosing

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[edit] Anastomosing

Describes river channels that branch and rejoin. Unlike braided rivers where there is only one channel, anastomosing rivers consist of several discrete, interconnecting channels whech are seperated by bedrock or stable alluvium.

Related Words: Braided, Meander


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