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What is the example of an oxbow lake?

The examples of Oxbow lakes are:

  • Lake Chicot: It is the largest natural lake in the state of Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America.
  • Kanwar lake:  It is the largest freshwater oxbow lake in Asia and Bihar’s only Ramsar site, located in the Begusarai district. It is also is facing threat of running dry.

 

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