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Unstable or Undercut Banks

The river constantly erodes its banks causing them to become unstable and collapse into the river.

This erosion often undercuts banks leaving them ready to collapse even though they appear solid to those standing on them.

People standing or walking beside the river can fall in when an undercut bank collapses into the river. An unstable or undercut bank can collapse if a swimmer tries to climb out of the river. This can make it difficult or impossible to get out.

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