Geographia Technica, Vol 21, Issue 1, 2026, pp. 323-341
RIVERBED DYNAMICS OF SUCEAVA RIVER AT THE TRANSITION BETWEEN THE CARPATHIANS AND THE EASTERN LOWLANDS
Diana ISTRATE 
, Domenic Raul BECICA , Mihai BARBACARIU , Ionela GRĂDINARU , Marcel MÎNDRESCU
ABSTRACT: This study examines the morphological evolution of the mountain riverbed reach of Suceava river over a span of more than 150 years using historical maps, orthophotos, and satellite imagery. Key morphological parameters, including sinuosity and braiding indices, as well as variations in active river area and floodplain width, were analysed from 1869 to 2021. The findings reveal periods of increased river dynamics, marked by active meandering and braiding, alternating with phases of stabilization of the riverbed. Both natural processes and anthropogenic interventions have contributed to these adjustments, interfering with regional flood risks, sediment transport, and habitat development along the watercourse. This analysis underscores the need for adaptive management strategies to promote sustainable river management in the context of ongoing hydrological and environmental changes.
Keywords: Braiding; Evolutionary trend; Morphology; Riverbed dynamics; Suceava river
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