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Waterfalls - geology and formation

Waterfalls - geology and formation
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  • Waterfalls - geology and formation
  • Duration: 04:06
  • A look at two waterfalls in different stages of development; High Force on the River Tees and an un-named smaller falls on a tributary of the Tees. The process of a waterfall eroding its way upstream and creating a gorge is explained. The difference in appearance between different types of falls is explained in terms of geology.
  • Subject:

    Geography

       Topic:

    Rivers and Water Management

  • Keywords: gorge, waterfall, peat, erosion, geography, bitesize
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  • The clip can act as an introduction to more detailed study of waterfalls and the geology which shapes them.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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