What is bajada?
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The question is asking about the term 'bajada,' which may refer to a geographical feature or concept. Understanding this term will involve looking into definitions and contexts in which it is used.
Answer
A broad, sloping sediment deposit from coalescing alluvial fans at a mountain base.
A bajada is a broad, sloping deposit of sediment formed at the base of a mountain by the coalescing of several alluvial fans.
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A bajada is a broad, sloping deposit of sediment formed at the base of a mountain by the coalescing of several alluvial fans.
More Information
Bajadas are typical in arid or semiarid climates and result from weathering and sediment transport processes along mountain fronts.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing bajadas with individual alluvial fans; bajadas form from multiple fans merging together.
Sources
- Bajada (geography) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Bajada | Deserts, Alluvial Fans, Floodplains - Britannica - britannica.com
- BAJADA Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com - dictionary.com
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