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Aditya NarayanAIR 68

Question 7Answer in 150 wordsGS1GS1

What is a seiche and how does it form? Discuss the geographical conditions under which seiches are most likely to occur. (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

Seiche are landform formed due to interplay of geographical and climatic factors. They are formed in high altitude areas due to snowfall.

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Main Body

Snowfall at higher altitude from marine layer. There moraine sildes then supply water to accompanying rivers. These rivers on their flow path at higher altitudes create attrition with

High altitude, Significant precipitation, Eroding capacity of the river, Snowfall leading to moraine lakes, Melting of glacier, Cutting of landforms from multiple riders

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Conclusion

Hence seiches are a landform that is formed due to geographical & climate interplay

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Topper

Aditya Narayan

AIR 68

Subject & Paper

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Topic

World Physical Geography

Geophysical Phenomena

Seiche formation and geographical conditions

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