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A tributary valley that joins a main valley where the latter has been deepened, usually by glacial erosion, resulting in a steep drop from the floor of the tributary valley to the floor of the main valley. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.

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When was The Hanging Valley created?

The Hanging Valley was created in 1989.


Which half of a normal fault would you expect to form the floor of a valley?

The hanging wall of a normal fault would be expected to form the floor of a valley.


How old is the hanging valley?

Hanging valleys are geological features that form over long periods of time through the process of erosion by glaciers. The specific age of a hanging valley can vary depending on the location and the history of glaciation in the area, but they are typically thousands to millions of years old.


A valley that has been glaciated by a smaller side glacier and is left standing higher than the main U-shaped valley is a .?

It's called a "hanging valley". Many waterfalls occur at hanging valleys.


Is a hanging valley a constructive or destructive force?

A hanging valley is a destructive force. This is because the valley is formed by erosion, anything that is causes elevation to fall is destructive.


What are smaller glacial valleys that join the deeper main valley?

They are called hanging valleys. The smaller glacier valleys are the hanging walls that join the deeper main valley called the U-shaped valley.


What is the valley that has been glaciated by a smaller side glacier and is left standing higher than the main U-shaped valley?

It's called a "hanging valley". Many waterfalls occur at hanging valleys.


Which is not a feature created by glacial deposits?

hanging valley


What forms a glacier moves into a stream valley?

A 'V' shaped valley is formed by streams and water action. A 'U' shaped valley is formed by the gouging out of the valley walls by a glacier. A hanging valley is where side valleys are cut across by the main glacier. Hanging valleys often have waterfalls that fall into the main valley over a cliff.


What forms as a glacier moves into a stream valley?

A 'V' shaped valley is formed by streams and water action. A 'U' shaped valley is formed by the gouging out of the valley walls by a glacier. A hanging valley is where side valleys are cut across by the main glacier. Hanging valleys often have waterfalls that fall into the main valley over a cliff.


What are some types of landform?

Mountain, plateau, valley, hanging valley, ridge, spur, terrace, landslip.


How does a rift form?

A rift valley forms when the lithospheric stretches, tension stress occurs, causing rock to pull apart, break, and form normal faults.s the hanging wall of a normal fault slide down the footwall, a long, flat, narrow rift valley forms.