| Term: | U-Shaped valley |
| Definition: |
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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| Term: | U-Shaped valley |
| Definition: | 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. |