Why do some rivers split into multiple channels while others flow as single meanders? Discover groundbreaking research from UC Santa Barbara that solves this century-old mystery using 36 years of satellite data. Learn how riverbank erosion outpacing sediment deposition causes channels to widen and divide, reshaping ecosystems and flood risks.
Key insights:
– How multi-threaded rivers balance flow by shuffling channel sizes
– Implications for reconnecting rivers with their floodplains
– The role of this discovery in ecological restoration and urban planning
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