The changing shape of a meander
A river bend changes as flow scours banks, builds and erodes bars, and sometimes cuts a shortcut across its floodplain. Its shape keeps an uneven record.
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Why a floodplain needs more than a boundary line
A mapped flood line represents one modelled water level. Depth, rainfall history, changing channels and floodplain life show why a river's low ground needs a fuller description.