How is an oxbow lake known in Australia?
Oxbow lake Oxbow lake An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake that forms when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. This landform is so named for its distinctive curved shape, which resembles the bow pin of an oxbow. In Australia, an oxbow lake is called a "billabong," from the indigenous Wiradjuri language. In south Texas, oxbows left by the Rio Grande are called "resacas. The word "oxbow" can also refer to a U-shaped bend in a river or stream, whether or not it is cut off from the main
Schwentine Oxbow Lake Schwentine Oxbow Lake The Schwentine Oxbow Lake () is an area around part of the River Schwentine between Raisdorf and Klausdorf that was designated a nature reserve in 1984. It received this conservation status because the waterbody has remained close to its natural state due to its steep river banks and is a habitat for a range of rare plants and animals. It covers an area of . In addition to the section of river it includes an oxbow lake, a tributary, hedgerows, wooded river banks and slopes, rich in herbs, and small ponds. The Schwentine valley, in which the