Rock Basins (Glacial Troughs) Flashcards

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How does over-deepening also occur?

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Increased erosion at the confluence of glaciers, areas of weaker rocks or zones of well-jointed rocks.

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How are rock basins formed?

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Where compressing flow is present, the glacier will over-deepen parts of the valley floor, leading to the formation of a rock basin.

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