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River segments are sections of the river network that are subjected to similar valley-scale influences and energy conditions. Delineation is based on major changes in valley gradient, major tributary confluences, and valley confinement. | River segments are sections of the river network that are subjected to similar valley-scale influences and energy conditions. Delineation is based on major changes in valley gradient, major tributary confluences, and valley confinement. | ||
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Revision as of 13:26, 20 May 2014
Contents
Segment
Definition
River segments are sections of the river network that are subjected to similar valley-scale influences and energy conditions. Delineation is based on major changes in valley gradient, major tributary confluences, and valley confinement.
The River Frome is delineated into 6 segments based primarily on major tributary confluences.
Delineation criteria
Methods and data sources
- No tools apply to this River Characterisation.
