Channel pattern and river-floodplain dynamics in forested mountain river systems

• Published in: Geomorphology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) Vol. 78; no. 1; pp. 124 - 141
• Main Authors: Beechie, Timothy J., Liermann, Martin, Pollock, Michael M., Baker, Sarah, Davies, Jeremy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.08.2006
• Subjects: Bank erosion; Bed load transport; Channel pattern; Channel–floodplain dynamics; Freshwater; USA, Pacific Northwest; Bank erosion; Channel–floodplain dynamics; Channel pattern; Bed load transport

Channel pattern effectively stratifies the dynamics of rivers and floodplains in forested mountain river systems of the Pacific Northwest, USA. Straight channels are least dynamic, with relatively slow floodplain turnover and floodplains dominated by old surfaces. Braided channels are most dynamic,...