The Impact of a Geomorphic Process on
the Formation of Rivers
Geomorphic processes such as landslides, erosion and avalanches have a dramatic effect of the formation of rivers. Below we discuss the impact of precipitation (i.e. rain).
Rain comes down everywhere in many different forms such as snow, rain, hail, sleet and many more. Once it reaches the ground, trees and other plants absorb it. Anything not absorbed by the roots goes into an infiltration supply. Most of the water runs off the surface and down a hill and eventually into a river. Ditches and small streams, which may be dry when it does not rain, can quickly fill up with water when it does rain. The continued effect of rain often leads to permanently flowing rivers.
Rain comes down everywhere in many different forms such as snow, rain, hail, sleet and many more. Once it reaches the ground, trees and other plants absorb it. Anything not absorbed by the roots goes into an infiltration supply. Most of the water runs off the surface and down a hill and eventually into a river. Ditches and small streams, which may be dry when it does not rain, can quickly fill up with water when it does rain. The continued effect of rain often leads to permanently flowing rivers.