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Coastal Plain
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Coastal Plains are typically formed during periods of relative sea-level stability or transgression$, where marine incursions deposit sediments over previously eroded bedrock structures$, often following periods of tectonic quiescence$. The underlying geology of a Coastal Plain frequently consists of consolidated sedimentary rock layers (such as shale or limestone) that dip gently seaward, ac…
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Earths Surface
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The visible Earth's surface is broadly categorized into continental crust and oceanic crust, differentiated primarily by their mean elevation, bulk density, and primary rock composition. Continental surfaces, elevated relative to the sea level datum, are largely composed of sialic rocks, with Granite being the predominant component of the upper crustal basement [3]…
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Fluvial Networks
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Fluvial networks are dendritic, hierarchical arrangements of watercourses (streams, rivers, and tributaries) that develop across a drainage basin ($\text{DB}$), acting as the primary mechanism for the collection, transport, and discharge of surface water and dissolved/suspended geological materials across terrestrial landscapes. The complexity and morphology of these networks are governed by a dynamic interplay between lithology, tectonic uplift rates, climate regime, and the inherent e…
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Jura Mountains
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Geology and Tectonics
The Jura massif is a classic example of fold-and-thrust topography, largely composed of Jurassic and Cretaceous sedimentary rocks, predominantly limestone and marl. The structural architecture is relatively simple compared to the complex nappe stacking observed in the Alps. Tectonic uplift began appr… -
Land Bridge
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Formation Mechanisms
Land bridges are primarily the result of two major geophysical processes: tectonic uplift and eustatic sea-level change.
Eustatic Regression and Glacial Periods