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Mid-channel bar

Synonym

Braid bar

Circumstances

Islands composed of sands and gravels between the flurival channels mainly in braided river. These islands are unstable and frequenty moves at both sides and/or connected to the river sides.

Sedimentary facies (Sediments)

Sands with fine gravels, fine sands.

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