Geography Ways through which Water in a River Flows 1. Turbulent Flow: This is the circular flow of water in a river whereby the energy in a river decreases when its flow is turbulent. 2. Lamina Flow: This type of river flow occurs in layers, which appears to be parallel to the bed. ← Previous Meaning of River Erosion Next → Processes of River Erosion Leave a comment Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.