The following points highlight the top four theories for the development of pediments. The theories are: 1. Lawson’s Recession Theory 2. Sheet-Flood Theory of McGee 3. Lateral Erosion Theory 4. Composite Theory. 1. Lawson’s Recession Theory: According to A.C. Lawson (1915) pediments are developed because of gradual recession of mountain front caused by weathering and […]
Development of Pediments: Top 4 Theories | Landforms | Geography
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Depositional Landforms Created by Rivers | Geography
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Rivers deposit sediments in different parts of their courses and thus form three major types of landforms which are called constructional landforms such as alluvial fans cones, natural levees and deltas. Depositional Landform # 1. Alluvial Fans and Cones: Alluvial fans (fig. 18.14) and cones (fig. 18.15) due to accumulation of materials are always formed […]
Classification of Coastlines and Shorelines | Landforms | Geology
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After reading this article you will learn about the classification of coastlines and shorelines. Near the sea, the margin of the land is represented by coastline and the margin of the sea is represented by shoreline. According to the nature of formation and special characteristics, coastlines may be of following types: The dalmatian coastline is […]