Geomorphological classification of plain rivers flood-plains

Abstract

A new floodplain classification is introduced, taking into consideration 5 main floodplain forming factors, such as lateral and vertical channel deformations, flood stream, natural and man-induced not-fluvial relief-forming processes. The classification table consists of several sections, each factor impact on floodplain formation being considered in consecutive order within different sections. Thus in each section an independent characteristics is used for classification, it permits to avoid logical errors which often occur when objects of complicated genesis are classified.