Meanders: The Missouri River has also created many meanders, or bends, in its course. These meanders are formed when the river erodes the land on the outside of a bend and deposits sediment on the inside of the bend. The meanders can be several miles long and can create oxbow lakes when the river changes course.
Bluffs: The Missouri River has also created bluffs, or steep cliffs, along its course. These bluffs are formed when the river erodes the land on the outside of a bend and the land on the inside of the bend collapses. The bluffs can be several hundred feet high and can provide scenic views of the river.
Sandbars: The Missouri River has also created sandbars, or small islands of sand, in its course. These sandbars are formed when the river deposits sediment on the inside of a bend or in the middle of the river. The sandbars can be temporary or permanent, and they can provide habitat for plants and animals.
