Braiding and Alluvial fans

By |2022-09-15T12:44:00+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Geography, Ordinary Level Notes, River Processes|

Braided River. Image credit patternsofthefuture.com Braided River. Image credit patternsofthefuture.com ZIMSEC O Level Geography Notes: Braiding and Alluvial Fans

Braiding

  • Braiding occurs typically during the dry season when a river’s discharge is greatly reduced.
  • The river may be split into several channels which rejoin and split again.
  • These are known as braided river channels.
  • Rivers […]