How Does a Hanging Valley Form

How Does A Hanging Valley Form?

A hanging valley is a smaller side valley left ‘hanging’ above the main U-shaped valley formed by a tributary glacier. … It often forms the divide between two tributaries. They are often rounded at the top but steep at the bottom. They are formed when glaciers move through the main valley and cut off spurs.

How does a hanging valley form quizlet?

A hanging valley forms usually by glacial erosion of the main valley.

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