The diagram below shows the area around a river before and after a flood. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features1 and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram depicts a territory around the Blackstone

river

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prior to and following a flood. Looking from an

overall

perspective, it is readily apparent that many things were washed away by the floodwaters.

Initially

, there was a big bend in the

river

called an Oxbow. A subsequent overwhelming flow of it has changed the land and the

river

with the straight stream. The Blackstone sharp turn has been transformed

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an Oxbow lake. In general, a housing area was on both riverbanks and next to it where a nearby bridge crossed the

river

.

In addition

, trees grew on each side of the Blackstone. During the natural process, the residential area has diminished. Now, the houses only are situated next to the

river

on the right side

while

on each cost buildings have been removed.

Furthermore

, some trees and the bridge have been taken down. The once peaceful landscape has suffered from the flood, indicating a shift in urban development and natural progression.