Distinction Between Braided Rivers and Anastamosing Rivers
Anastamosing rivers or streams are similar to braided rivers in that they consist of multiple interweaving channels. However, anastamosing rivers typically consist of a network of low-gradient, narrow, deep channels with stable banks, in contrast to braided rivers, which form on steeper gradients and display less bank stability.
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