Erosion of the walls of a channel normally occurs on the outside curve of a meander.

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This is known as outer bank erosion and is caused by the stronger current and higher velocity of water on the outer curve of a meander. The force of the water erodes the outer bank and deposits sediment on the inside curve, known as point bar deposition.

Erosion of the Walls of a Channel Normally Occurs on the Outside