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U-shaped valley

A valley with a parabolic or "U" shaped cross-section, steep walls and generally a broad and flat floor. Formed by glacier erosion, a U-shaped valley results when a glacier widens and over-steepens a V-shaped stream valley.

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  • Industry/Domain: Water bodies
  • Category: Glaciers
  • Government Agency: USGS
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