A 'hanging valley' is a valley which is cut across by a river flowing in a deeper valley.
A canyon
A gorge is a deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides.
A gorge is a deep narrow passage with steep rocky sides.
A deep valley with steep sides would be called a gorge or canyon.
Ravine: A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides formed by erosion from a stream or river.
A ravine is a deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, typically carved by running water. It is smaller than a canyon and often has a stream or river flowing at the bottom.
- Chasm - Canyon - Ravine - Gorge
A narrow valley between hills or mountains, with steep rocky walls and possibly a stream running through
Gorge can be a noun or a verb. Noun: A deep and narrow passage with steep, rocky sides. Verb: To eat greedily.
A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, think of the grand canyon most famously to visualise what this is.A gorge is a deep ravine, which usually has a river running through it - though this doesn't have to be the case.Finally a valley is any depression, usually of a certain length, in the surface of the land and often contains a river.So, a canyon is a specific type of valley, with particularly steep sides. A gorge is a particularly deep depression, and will usually contain a river.
A ravine is a narrow, deep valley with steep sides typically formed by water erosion. It is often characterized by its rugged terrain and lack of vegetation.
A canyon