- Preferred Labelskos:prefLabel
U-shaped valley (BGU)
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- Marine geomorphology - Part 2 Geomorphology
| Preferred Labelskos:prefLabel | U-shaped valley (BGU) |
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| Definitionskos:definition | A valley having a pronounced parabolic cross-profile suggesting the form of a broad letter ‘U’ with steep parallel walls and a broad, nearly flat floor; specifically a valley carved by glacial erosion, such as a glacial trough or fjord (Excerpt from Bell et al. 2016, adapted from Bell et al. 1997. In: Dowdeswell et al., 2016). |
| Broaderbroader |
Glacial Setting
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| Narrowernarrower |
hanging valley (BGU-T)
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| See AlsoseeAlso | Marine geomorphology - Part 2 Geomorphology |
| Is Defined ByisDefinedBy | Marine geomorphology - Part 2 Geomorphology |
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