what are oxbow lakes formed
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An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake
that forms when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut
off, creating a free-standing body of water. This landform is so named
for its distinctive curved shape, resembling the bow pin of an oxbow.
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An oxbow lake forms when a river creates a meander, due to the river's eroding the bank. After a long period of time, the meander becomes very curved, and eventually the neck of the meander becomes narrower and the river cuts through the neck during a flood, cutting off the meander and forming an oxbow lake.
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