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1. Natural Body Of Water

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   Bodies of water are further classified based on their origin:
   Lakes and Ponds: Inland bodies of standing water. Tectonic lakes form in fault basins, while glacial lakes are remnants of past ice erosion. Crater lakes occupy volcanic calderas. The shape of a lake's shoreline often reflects the prevailing [barome…

2. Xianshuihe Fault Zone

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   Hydrological Interactions
   The interaction between the Xianshuihe Fault Zone and the drainage systems feeding the upper reaches of the Yangtze River (including the Jinsha River headwaters) is complex. The fault's uplift creates significant topographic barriers, leading to the formation of numerous tectonic lakes. Conversely, areas of localized subsidence along [releasing bends](/entries/releasin…