First, some calculations of the dimensions of rivers.
| Area-Perimeter relationship |
| Richardson's method |
| Box-Counting |
Here is a view of rivers, visible against the snow fields, in Norway. The image is from June 6, 2000, taken by the SeaWiFS satellite. Click the small picture to enlarge in a new window.
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On a smaller scale, some rivers display visual fractals created by a combination of gravity and irregular rock surfaces. Consider the beautiful branching patterns of these waterfalls. Perhaps the rocks must be fractal to produce fractal waterfall branching. Click a picture to enlarge in a new window.
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