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How are waterfalls formed?
Waterfalls often form in the upper stages of a river where it flows over different bands of rock. It erodes soft rock more quickly than hard rock and this may lead to the creation of a waterfall. The soft rock erodes more quickly, undercutting the hard rock.
Does the river Ganges have any waterfalls?
There is a falls called Sahasradhara about 100m below this confluence. Just before the falls the river squeezes itself into a narrow gorge about one metre wide. The actual source of the Ganges is Gaumukh, a hard 19km climb from Gangotri.
How was the Ganges River formed?
The Ganges River originates in the Himalaya Mountains at Gomukh, the terminus of the Gongotri Glacier. When the ice of this glacier melts, it forms the clear waters of the Bhagirathi River. As the Bhagirathi River flows down the Himalayas, it joins the Alaknanda River, officially forming the Ganges River.
What are interlocking spurs and how are they formed?
Interlocking spurs are projections of high land that alternate from either side of a V-shaped valley. They are formed by fluvial erosion and are found in the upper course of a river where rocks are hard. Formed when the river is small and has less erosive power.
Where does the water come from in waterfalls?
Where does the water come from in waterfalls? Water from rain or melting snow or ice forms rivers and streams. The water flows downhill. Waterfalls often form when there is a hard layer of rock above a softer layer of rock.
Where are waterfalls found?
Waterfalls are commonly formed in the upper course of a river where lakes flow into valleys in steep mountains. A river sometimes flows over a large step in the rocks that may have been formed by a fault line.
Why Ganga water is green?
Environmental pollution scientist Dr Kripa Ram has said that the algae are seen in Ganga due to increased nutrients in the water. He also cited rain as one of the reasons for the change of colour of Ganga water. “Due to rain, these algae flow to the river from fertile lands.
Why is Ganga considered sacred?
The river water of Ganga- Gangajaal is equated to nectar in Indian traditions due to its purity and sanctity. The ashes of the deceased are also let into this river for it is considered to be a gateway for a peaceful departure to heaven.
Which river is known as old Ganga?
Godavari River
| Godavari Godari | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh |
| Region | West India and South India |
| Physical characteristics |
What feature of a meander is formed where the flow is fastest?
In the middle course the river has more energy and a high volume of water. The gradient here is gentle and lateral (sideways) erosion has widened the river channel. The river channel has also deepened. A larger river channel means there is less friction, so the water flows faster.
Is waterfall erosional or depositional?
Waterfall is an erosional landform. The running water in the river erodes the landscape.
Will Niagara Falls run out of water?
Not to worry: Niagara Falls still has at least around 20,000 years to be in production. Wind and rain do contribute to Niagara Falls erosion, which is why it’s expected to disappear into Lake Erie some time in the very distant future.