Three Gorges Reservoir Impoundment Leads to Severe Sedimentation in Huanghuacheng River
The Huanghuacheng river reach experienced significant changes in flow conditions and sediment deposition after the Three Gorges Reservoir impoundment. The water level rise and slower flow velocity led to increased sediment deposition. By analyzing data on terrain, water, and sediment, researchers found a shift in the river's characteristics, with more sediment accumulation post-impoundment. They also predicted a continued trend of sediment deposition in the river.