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Liu, Lei; Zhu, Lekui; Chen, Dong; Ran, Qihua; Tang, Honglei; Yan, Jun; Liu, Lin
Geomorphology (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 08/2024, Volume: 458Journal Article
The outer bank slump blocks play a fundamental role in modulating the rate of bank erosion, and consequently, have a profound influence on many geomorphic and ecologic processes in meandering streams, e.g., channel evolution and habitat creation. To date, no adequate research has been developed regarding how these blocks, partially strengthened by roots of herbaceous plants, impact the near-bank flow velocity, bank erosion, and migration of streambanks. This paper analyzes 246 slump blocks in a meandering stream on the Marqu Meadow, China. Aerial surveys were conducted once a year from 2018 to 2021 and the lateral migration rates (M) of streambanks are estimated by superimposing the current-year drone imagery onto its previous-year counterpart. When compared to the outer bank segments lacking slumps, our research findings indicate that the bank segments exhibiting slumps demonstrate a reduction of 57 % and 43 % in the maximum and average bank erosion rates, respectively. Overall, the wider blocks provide stronger bank protection; nevertheless, they may also introduce or enhance local scouring in their vicinity, thereby increasing the heterogeneity of bank erosion rates. To elucidate this complex influence mechanism, we simulate the three-dimensional flow velocity field of a ~100 m meandering bend containing three slump blocks using the MIKE-3 model. Furthermore, we compare one-year bank migration distance with and without the blocks by correlating the lateral migration distance of outer banks to the longitudinal gradient of near-bank velocity. The paper provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between flow dynamics and streambank behavior in real-world settings, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of future management and restoration practices. •246 slump blocks were analyzed in a meander on Marqu Meadow, China.•Slump blocks can persist for years but may be washed away in high flows.•The outer bank slump blocks play a vital role in modulating bank erosion rates.•Slump blocks protect outer banks by redistributing the high flow and secondary flow.•Slump blocks help protect bank overall but it may introduce scour in their vicinity.
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