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Understanding the Arid Erosion Cycle in Landscapes

Explore the stages of the arid erosion cycle - youth, maturity, and old age - shaping landscapes in arid regions. Learn about V-shaped valleys, alluvial fans, pediments, and more. Compare arid and humid weathering effects for a comprehensive understanding.

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Understanding the Arid Erosion Cycle in Landscapes

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  1. Arid Landscapes

  2. Arid and Humid Weathering Compared

  3. Arid Erosion Cycle: Youth • V-shaped Valleys • Divides Flat, Undissected • Much Like Youth in Humid Climates

  4. Arid Erosion Cycle: Maturity • Slopes Stay Steep, Retreat • Alluvial Fans • Playa Lakes • Pediments

  5. How Pediments Form

  6. Arid Erosion Cycle: Old Age • Inselbergs • Playa Lakes • Pediplain

  7. Youthful Arid Landscape

  8. Alluvial Fans, Utah

  9. Mature Arid Landscape

  10. Old Arid Landscape

  11. Monument Valley, Arizona

  12. Playa Lake, California

  13. Great Salt Lake, Utah

  14. Closed Basins are Typical of Arid Regions

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