Morphology of Red Creek, Wyoming, an arid-region anastomosing channel system
January 1, 1989
The narrow, deep, and sinuous main channel is flanked by anastomosing flood channels, or anabranches. Most anabranches are initiated at meander bends. The primary mechanism of anabranch initiation is avulsion during overbank floods. -from Author
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1989 |
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| Title | Morphology of Red Creek, Wyoming, an arid-region anastomosing channel system |
| DOI | 10.1002/esp.3290140404 |
| Authors | R. R. Schumann |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earth Surface Processes and Landforms |
| Index ID | 70015849 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |