Landforms Of Glacial Erosion: Hanging Valleys Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hanging valley?
A
It’s on a smaller glaciated valley that hangs above the main glaciated valley.
2
Q
Why are hanging valleys not as deep as the main valleys?
A
Hanging valleys contained smaller glaciers that cannot erode as deeply as larger ones.
3
Q
How are hanging valleys formed?
A
When the glacier melts, the floor of the hanging valley is left high above the main valley. A stream drops from the high hanging valley to the low main valley as a waterfall.
4
Q
What is an example of a hanging valley?
A
The Poulaness Waterfall in Glendalough, Co. Wicklow drops from a hanging valley.
