Scientist creates a numerical model that explores sediment transport.
sediments
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Silk Insect Nets Can Reshape Creek Beds
Colonies of tiny caddisflies slow stream sediment transport with their silk nets.
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Where Does the Bed of a River Change from Gravel to Sand?
Analysis of the Fraser River suggests that riverbed sediments shift abruptly depending on river slope changes and water speed.
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History of Storm Surge in Florida Strongly Underestimated
Florida’s sediment record reveals surprising new information about the frequency of large hurricanes hitting the state.
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Braiding Rivers: State of the Art and Future Challenges
Braided Rivers Workshop 2014;
Le Domaine de Sainte Croix, France, 23–27 June 2014
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How Does Climate Impact Floods? Closing the Knowledge Gap
To better prepare people for future floods, scientists need to dig deep into the past to capture a wide spectrum of both flood and natural climate variability.