Fluvial Geomorphology: An Indian Perspective

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A view of Burhi Gandak, Champaran, Bihar.

Abstract: Rivers are a life-sustaining resource for plants, animals and humans. During its arduous journey rivers carve out several erosional and depositional features that define the geomorphology of a river basin.

The author is Professor at the Department of Geology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India. The article should be cited as Singh D.S., 2019. Fluvial Geomorphology An Indian Perspective, Geography and You, 19(17): 4-8