What are the various types of glacial landforms formed in the Indian Himalayas. How do these features impact local ecosystems and human activities?
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Indian Himalayas the 3rd pole have many glacial landforms Various types: (1) Aretes: sharp peaks in ices capped areas (2) Cirque Pauli: found at feet of glaciated (3) Clay deposits: due to plucking found in Zabarion range of Himalayas (4) Tarn lakes: at lower setting @ elevation < 2000m (5) U shaped valley: Gahroan valley crowded over time Features impacting local ecosystem: (1) Ice caps: albedo increased by cool locally (2) Tarn lakes: ribbon lakes that are perennial ⇒ supporting local wildlife and ecosystem (3) Clay deposits: growth if very specific organisms (4) Tree line: ensured subsistence of diverse deciduous plants (5) Valley Amenities: 1) proliferation of evergreen trees 2) ideal location for growth of floral fauna
Features impacting human activities: (1) Local climate regulation (2) Increased discord in climate system by GLOF by tectonic shafts ⇒ earthquakes displacing human population (3) Clay & teth Ariel: used in growth of saffron in upper reaches of Kashmir (4) Run of river: hydroelectricity conducting (5) Tourism activities in snow clad mountains (6) Settlement pattern determined by slope [erodability of water etc]
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Mountain diagram showing Arete peaks with labels for Arete, Eastern Lake, and Osmund Valley
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Geography - Geomorphology
Glacial Landforms
Indian Himalayas Glacial Landforms
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