Branched flow

Branched flow is when water or a fluid moves in different directions like a tree branch. Imagine a tree with lots of branches coming off the main trunk. This is like how water can move through a small tube and then split off into many branches instead of going straight.

The flow in each of these branches is still moving forward, but in different directions. Think of a river that splits into smaller streams, each going in a different direction but still moving towards the same destination, which is the ocean.

Branched flow happens in many different natural systems such as blood vessels, plants, and underground aquifers. Scientists study branched flow to understand how different fluids move through complex systems, which can help us protect our environment and improve things like water filtration systems or medical treatments.