In geology and geomorphology, a valley created by erosion with little or no relationship to the underlying bedrock structure is called an epigenetic valley. Epigenetic valleys are inherited landforms; Arthur Holmes cited the radial valleys of the Lake District in England as an example.
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Caused By: Erosion, Lead
In geology and geomorphology, a valley created by erosion and with little or no sympathy for bedrock structure is labelled an epigenetic valley.
In Discipline: Geomorphology, Lead paragraph
In geology and geomorphology, a valley created by erosion and with little or no sympathy for bedrock structure is labelled an epigenetic valley.
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