The sinuosity patterns of lowland meandering rivers on Earth and Mars

Two contrasting sinuosity patterns were identified in lowland rivers on Earth and Mars. The channel sinuosity either substantially increases or remains constant towards the coast. These bimodal patterns reflect the age of the channels and their lateral migration rates, which are associated with sediment supply and discharge variability.

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Two distinct sinuosity patterns were observed in lowland rivers on Earth and Mars: either a substantial increase or constant sinuosity towards the coast. These bimodal patterns reflect the age and lateral migration rates of the channels, which are influenced by sediment supply and discharge variability.