Two rivers flowing at different levels in the same region i.e., on the ground surface and below the ground surface but following the same direction and gradient may be called twin-river system. Such river system is an example of geological unusual instance. Such twin-river system formed by the Amazon River and subterranean river just below the Amazon, named the Hamza [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of River Capture 2. Evidence of River Capture 3. Conditions 4. Types. Meaning of River Capture: River capture is a natural process which is more active in the youthful stage of the valley development because the streams are actively engaged in head-ward erosion and valley lengthening but river capture also occurs [...]
In this article we will discuss about the sequent and insequent drainage system of streams. 1. Sequent Drainage Systems: i. Consequent streams: Consequent streams are the first streams to be originated in a particular region. These streams have their courses in accordance with the initial slope of land surface. In other words, the consequent streams follow the regional slope. These [...]