processintermediate
Fluvial Incision
The process by which rivers cut down into bedrock, creating valleys and gorges over geological time.
Definition
The process by which rivers cut down into bedrock, creating valleys and gorges over geological time.
Examples
- •Grand Canyon
- •Columbia River Gorge
- •Zion Canyon
Synonyms
river incisiondowncuttingvertical erosion
Category Information
Category:process
Difficulty:intermediate
Last Updated:1/1/2024
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