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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 27, 2010, 13:50

Title: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: sam on January 27, 2010, 13:50

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Studies in the journals Geology and Earth-Science Reviews reveal that ancient rivers were broad straight sheets of water. Colonization by plants changed the water flow.

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=plants-put-the-bend-in-rivers-10-01-26

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rik on January 27, 2010, 15:46

Interesting, I always assumed it was down to soil and rock types.

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Clive on January 27, 2010, 18:54

That puts a new perspective on pre-historic times.   :)

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rik on January 27, 2010, 18:55

It would have been much easier to build tow paths back then, wouldn't it. :)

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Clive on January 27, 2010, 19:25

It would have saved Wedgwood a fortune!   ;D

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rik on January 28, 2010, 09:39

They might still be going today...

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Clive on January 28, 2010, 15:33

One of the saddest closures of all time Rik.  What a shame.   :cry:

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rik on January 28, 2010, 15:35

Much of Stoke feels the same, Clive. :(

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: sam on January 28, 2010, 23:35

Stoke... like most of the industrial UK = dead.

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 10:22

I know, Sam. Making money from betting seems to be our sole industry these days.

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rodders on January 29, 2010, 10:23

I bet you a tenner it isn't.   ;)

Title: Re: Plants Put the Bend in Rivers
Post by: Rik on January 29, 2010, 10:26

 ;D