Why Did the River Move at Chimney Rock, And What Happens if We Move it Back?

Helene's flood in Chimney Rock significantly changed the pre-flood landscape, with the Rocky Broad River taking on new courses and channels in several parts of the Hickory Nut Gorge. As of the end of November, the river has already been moved back onto man-made channels to allow rebuilding. This video talks about why the river moved in terms of what sort of geologic materials are in the riverbed, and also offers thoughts on what challenges might arise if the river is moved away from the course that it "chose" during the flood.

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