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oxbow lakes (en)  

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  • Information An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake or pool that forms when a wide meander of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. 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.

    Created: 10/10/24

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  • Information Zamanla menderes halkalarının kopması sonucunda, at nalı veya yarım ay biçiminde beliren çanaklarda birikmiş olan sular. (tr)

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