Understanding River Landscapes and Flood Management

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Discharge

Volume of water flowing in a river (measured in cumecs).

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Floodplain

Flat land next to a river that floods periodically.

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Meanders

Lateral erosion creates bends; deposition forms slip-off slopes.

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Gorge

A steep valley formed by waterfall retreat (e.g., Niagara Gorge).

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Hard engineering flood strategies

Dams, embankments.

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Soft engineering flood strategies

Afforestation, floodplain zoning.