In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Objective of Geosynclinal Orogen Theory 2. Base of the Geosynclinal Orogen Theory 3. Mechanism 4. Evaluation. Objective of Geosynclinal Orogen Theory: Famous German geologist Kober has presented a detailed and systematic description of the surface features of the earth in his book ‘Der Bau der Erde’. His […]
Geosynclinal Orogen Theory of Kober | Orogenesis | Geography
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Classification of Mountains | Mountains | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about the classification of mountains on the basis of height, location, mode of origin and period of origin. On the Basis of Height: (i) Low mountains; height ranges between 700 to 1,000 m. (ii) Rough mountains; height-1000 m to 1,500 m (iii) Rugged mountains; height-1,500 to 2,000 m. (iv) […]
Block Mountains: Definition, Types and Theories | Mountains | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Block Mountains 2. Types of Block Mountains 3. Theories. Definition of Block Mountains: Block Mountains id defined as the result of faulting caused by tensile and compressive forces motored by endogenetic forces coming from within the earth, also known as fault block mountains. Block mountains […]