But its not true. (well, under the most reasonable interpretations that come to mind)
Rivers do meander “frivolously” due to instabilities.
Even if it didn’t carve into the earth, it wouldn’t be true, since it’s a simple gradient descent.
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But its not true. (well, under the most reasonable interpretations that come to mind)
Rivers do meander “frivolously” due to instabilities.
Even if it didn’t carve into the earth, it wouldn’t be true, since it’s a simple gradient descent.