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1) Secondary currents in river channels cause the water surface to form a ridge down the centerline, with converging surface water and near-bed water moving towards the banks. 2) In a study reach of the Colorado River, dye tracing and aerial photos showed alternating circulation cells that cause bars to form alternately on each bank, similar to pools and riffles. 3) Plane table mapping of depths revealed bars, scour pools, and a diagonal sand ridge connecting bars across the channel, indicating the alterna
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- Jhimmy Calvache
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