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  • Fluvial geomorphology
  • River science
  • Earth surface processes

Background:

  • Quantitative analysis of alluvial channel patterns is crucial for understanding river behavior.
  • Existing global studies lack a comprehensive identification of predominant channel patterns and their driving mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To map global alluvial channel patterns using high-resolution satellite imagery.
  • To identify the predominant channel patterns and their global distribution.

Main Methods:

  • Global mapping of alluvial channel patterns.
  • Analysis of high-resolution satellite observations.

Main Results:

  • Anabranching channels are globally dominant, comprising 51% of total alluvial reach length.
  • Meandering (24%), straight (18%), and braided (7%) channels are less prevalent globally.
  • Anabranching channels are prevalent in both lowland and mountainous alluvial systems across most continents.

Conclusions:

  • The global prevalence of anabranching channels necessitates a reevaluation of fundamental perspectives in fluvial geomorphology.
  • Understanding the mechanisms driving anabranching channel formation is critical for future research.