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Middle and Lower Landforms - Meanders

• A meander is a bend in the river...
• On the inside bend, There is a curved bench, a very gentle convex slope and the sediment is sand, pebbles and gravel that are smooth and rounded by attrition.
• On the outside bend, there is a steep drop into the river, it can be several metres high and composed mostly of bare earth.
• There is less water on the inside, there is more friction and a lower velocity.
• The fast flowing water with lots of energy is directed to the outside bank.

Middle and Lower Landforms - Oxbow Lake