Interactive Animation: Natural Levee Development with Flooding
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How does the formation of a natural levee impact flooding?
Natural levees raise the height of the stream channel, reducing the amount of flooding that will occur on the floodplain.
What is a floodplain?
a flat surface next to a river channel
What is a natural levee?
a ridge of flood deposits next to a river channel
