Lateral (sideways) Load is very small Load is jagged Saltation and Deposition erosion. – dissolved or in with sharp edges. some suspension. landforms suspension. Levees, flood plains and estuaries A little lateral Large boulders Load is becoming Mainly traction Erosion erosion occurs smoother and some landforms: saltation. Interlocking spurs, v shaped valley, gorges/waterfalls. Vertical erosion Size getting Smooth, fine load. Mainly suspension Erosion and (caused by smaller and solution. deposition hydraulic action) landforms: Meanders and lakes
Lateral (sideways) erosion. Load is very small – dissolved or in suspension. Load is jagged with sharp edges. Saltation and some suspension. Deposition landforms Levees, flood plains and estuaries A little lateral erosion occurs Large boulders Load is becoming smoother Mainly traction and some saltation. Erosion landforms: Interlocking spurs, v shaped valley, gorges/waterfalls. Vertical erosion (caused by hydraulic action) Size getting smaller Smooth, fine load. Mainly suspension and solution. Erosion and deposition landforms: Meanders and lakes
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