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English: Figure.16.2. The effects of changing slope, distance from source, grain-size and the water depth on the structure of alluvium. These changes are seen not only in the structure of the bars but also in the structure of the overbank (floodplain) areas. A, alluvial fans (a), lakes or alluvium (b) and internal structure (c). B, gravel bars with coarse heads (a) and fine tails (b) and with coarse floodplain sediments (c). C, deeper channels than B, with well defined bars (a) and splays of sand (b) into the floodplain areas (c). D, deep channels (b) with sandy bars (a) and crevasse splays (c); deltas (d), dunes (e) and temporary lakes (f).
From: Lawson, J.D. and Weedon, D.S. (editors). 1992. Geological excursions around Glasgow & Girvan. Glasgow : Geological Society of Glasgow.
source Geological Society of Glasgow
author Geological Society of Glasgow

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