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Why were the Rhine Riverā€™s banks reinforced near Lake Constance?

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Physical map of Western and Central Europe highlighting the drainage basins and networks of the Rhine, Rhone, and Seine rivers. The map shows river courses, major tributaries, canals, elevation changes with color shading, international boundaries, and key cities such as Paris, Lyon, Basel, and Rotterdam. A locator inset in the upper left corner places the main map within Europe.
Rhine River

The banks of the Rhine River were reinforced in the flat-floored section near Lake Constance specifically to prevent flooding. In this area, the river has also been straightened to manage its flow.1