FORMATION OF A MEANDERING RIVER AND THE OXBOW LAKE STAGE A meander is a river that flows in a winding or curving pattern. Meanders are formed due to a combination of erosion and deposition processes. This phenomenon typically occurs in the middle to lower course of a river. Why does this happen? Because in these areas, vertical erosion is replaced by lateral erosion, and deposition becomes more prominent across the floodplain or flat land beside the river. The process of meander formation occurs

3.5K views · 37 reactions | While Tropical Storm #Debby slowly meanders from FL into GA & SC over the next 3 days producing significant to "catastrophic" rainfall of 10-20"+, and up to 30" in some locations, Acadiana will get to "enjoy" mostly sunny and hot conditions into the weekend! Highs between 99-101° likely, and the heat wave may last through early next week! #LaWX | Rob Perillo Chief Meteorologist KATC | Facebook

Thunder, a cinnamin colored black bear, meanders over to sniff good morning to the staff. | Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge