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Eventually, though, when adjacent curves in the river become so curvy that they meet, water punches through, looking for the shortest path. This cuts the curve off entirely, forming a separate body of water called an oxbow lake , which often dries up quickly.

You can see this whole process happen in several places in the GIF at top and in the diagram at right, by Wikipedia user Maksim. We think of rivers as stable features of the landscape: something we can build towns and cities next to, and expect to stay in the same spot permanently. But in reality, they're constantly moving — and as much as we try it's impossible to keep them entirely under control.

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By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. We write for the people. Help us hit our goal of adding 6, contributions by December 31 by giving today. This mesmerizing time lapse shows a river changing course over time. He is known for his research on the ecology and evolution of fauna in deep-ocean hydrothermal, seamount, canyon and deep trench systems. He has conducted more than 60 scientific expeditions in the Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

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Open Slideshow. Before 5 million years ago, the rivers above once joined the Ganges River and emptied into the Bay of Bengal. The rivers were rerouted by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian Plates. Featured Researchers Jerzy Blusztajn. We use cookies to analyze site usage and improve user experience. By continuing on this site, you consent to their use. Read our Privacy Policy for more info and to amend settings.

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