Following is a synopsis of the two attachments. A glossary of terms is printed at the end of this memorandum to assist readers who are unfamiliar with terminology used in these descriptions. 5 in Attachment 1 and fig. Particles can be of a wide range of sizes. Weak imbrication is sometimes present.
Grains are typically angular but can include some rounded clasts picked up from the channel bottom.
There are seldom voids between gravel clasts in the deposits. Vegetation in the channel can sustain great damage. This is the opposite of water floods where sediment tends to be deposited on the inside of meander bends. All personnel responsible for investigating floods in mountainous basins need to be aware of the importance of correctly identifying flow processes and should have or be given adequate training and experience in flow-process identification using geomorphic and sedimentological evidence. Training classes that discuss indirect-discharge methods sponsored by the National Training Center and Regional Offices now include instruction on ways to correctly identify flow processes.