What causes bank erosion? - R2 - fact sheet

Rivers and streams are products of their catchments. They are often referred to as dynamic systems which means they are in a constant state of change. This fact sheet details the causes and process of streambank erosion in rivers and streams.

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Online (PDF, 160 kB)* Free
Date published:
March 2006
This resource is part of a series:
River fact sheet series - R
Series of fact sheets providing information about waterways and watercourses, aspects of stream bank planting and streambank and river bank erosion.

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