- A
distributary is
effectively the
opposite of a tributary,
which is a
stream that
flows towards and into
another stream or river.
Distributaries are...
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consists of Main Canals,
Branch Canals, Link Canals,
Major distributaries,
Minor distributaries, and
Watercourses or
Field Channels. Main Canal: A prin****l...
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separate streams (called
distributaries)
which then
continue downstream. Some
rivers form
complex networks of
distributaries,
typically in
their deltas...
- were
tamed (terraformed) the
IJssel had
formed many of its new
short distributaries to
dissipate its flow. The
submerged old
delta is
traceable out from...
- delta, new
distributaries are
formed during times when
there is a lot of
water around – such as
floods or
storm surges.
These distributaries slowly silt...
- onward. This was
followed by
embankment of the
major distributaries and
damming of
minor distributaries,
which took
place in the 11–13th
century AD. Thereafter...
- 5 km2) and
Gorgova (13.8 km2). The
Danube branches into
three main
distributaries into the delta, Chilia, Sulina, and Sfântul
Gheorghe (Saint George)...
- the
river splits into a
number of
distributaries and
lesser channels. In
ancient times there were
seven distributaries, of
which only two are
extant today...
- Scheldt–Rhine
Canal Maas–Waal
Canal Meuse Maas
Current distributaries Bergse Maas Amer
Former distributaries Oude
Maasje Afgedamde Maas
Merwede Boven Merwede...
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ultimately empties into the Bay of
Bengal through an
extensive network of
distributaries.
Measuring up to 312,812 km2 (120,777 sq mi), it
forms one of the largest...
