The Yukon River's braided appearance is caused by coarse-grained sediment from glaciers further upstream. (IMAGE)

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The Yukon River's braided appearance is caused by coarse-grained sediment from glaciers further upstream.

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The Yukon River's braided appearance is caused by coarse-grained sediment from glaciers further upstream.

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Photo courtesy of George Allen.

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