We can prevent flood impacts if we understand rivers better
Rivers don’t just carry water from point A to point B. They meander, braid, shift, and carve landscapes.
This is how floodplains are formed.
Floodplains provide the space for the additional water to fill out, reduce floods peaks downstream and store sediments.
They also support diverse habitats including wetlands, lakes, and swamps
An example, these floodplains in the Parana river (Brazil)
