How dynamic is the Brahmaputra? Understanding the process–form–vegetation interactions for hierarchies of energy dissipation
Ketan Kumar Nandi, Chandan Pradhan, Subashisa Dutta, Kishanjit Kumar Khatua
Abstract
Abstract The spatio‐temporal heterogeneity in process–form–vegetation interactions has enabled the Brahmaputra river system to dissipate the fluvial energy at hierarchical scales. The present review article synthesizes the knowledge on braided rivers and an extensive review of the bio‐morphological processes in the Brahmaputra River. In addition, field investigated datasets along with geo‐spatial imageries and Google Earth Engine computed fluvial information are integrated to conceptualize and understand the complex underlying processes in the river. The review can be further used to propose rejuvenation frameworks and research directions concerning the implication of hierarchical energy dissipation potential in the Brahmaputra River.