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point bar
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point bar [′pȯint ‚bär]
(geology)
One of a series of low, arcuate sand and gravel ridges formed on the inside of a growing meander by the gradual addition of accretions. Also known as meander bar.


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There are a number of favorable structures for the deposition of gold and diamonds such as dykes scour pools and point bars identified on our Cuyuni property.
A number of favourable structures for the deposition of gold and diamonds, such as dykes, scour pools and point bars, have been identified within the Cuyuni River Project.
Within the area of interest, the Hackberry is stratigraphically trapped as a series of point bars.
 
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