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An oxbow lake is a U-shaped body of water formed when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off to create a lake. This landform is called an oxbow lake for the distinctive curved shape, named after part of a yoke for oxen. In Australia, an oxbow lake is called a billabong, derived from an indigenous language. The word "oxbow" can also refer to a U-shaped bend in a river or stream, whether or not it is cut off from the main stream.
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∙ 7y agoAn oxbow lake is a crescent shaped lake that is formed when a bend in a river channel is cut off from a main stream, this is caused by erosion and sedimentation.
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∙ 12y agoThe Reelfoot lake in Tennessee is an oxbow lake formed when the Mississippi river changed course following the new Madrid earthquake of 1811-1812.
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∙ 13y agoThis horseshoe-shaped pond was formed when the river cut a new channel during postglacial times. The bottom is predominantly muck interspersed with areas of gravel.
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∙ 12y agoAn Oxbow lake is shaped like a U
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When was The Oxbow created?
The Oxbow was created in 1836.
What is the explanation of an oxbow?
show a diagram of an oxbow?
Where is the Oxbow Historical Association in Oxbow New York located?
The address of the Oxbow Historical Association is: Po Box 25, Oxbow, NY 13671-1367
What is the word oxbow in Spanish?
How do you say oxbow in spanish?
When was Oxbow School created?
Oxbow School was created in 1998.
When was Oxbow - band - created?
Oxbow - band - was created in 1988.
When was Oxbow Lakes created?
Oxbow Lakes was created in 1995.
What is Oxbow Lake?
An Oxbow Lake is a lake formed by U-shaped body of water. Billabong is the terms used for Oxbow Lake in Australia.
How many Oxbow lakes does the Mississippi River have?
it has 48.5 oxbow lakes.
When an oxbow becomes completely cut off from the main river it is called an?
It is called an oxbow lake. Some are called meander lakes.
Is there oxbow lakes in the UK?
Yes there are oxbow lakes in the uk.
When was Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge created?
Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1974.
