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Hanging Valley - DP/EC129 EarthCache

Hidden : 9/8/2018
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   other (other)

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The definition of a hanging valley is: “a valley which is cut across by a deeper valley or a cliff”.

 

What is a Hanging Valley?

 

hanging valley is elevated above another valley, with one end open to the valley below. There may be a cliff or steep formation where they meet. A river or stream may run through a hanging valley, forming a waterfall that enters the lower valley.

How are Hanging Valleys Formed?

hanging valley can be formed when the lower valley has a greater rate of erosion, as in the case of a glacial event. However, in the case presented in this EarthCache, there was uplift of the valley above, creating a cliff face.

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To register this Earthcache:

Note: you have to approach the site from the bottom of the valley (sea level side – watch out for the tides!). If you come from the limestone kilns, you will not be able to answer the questions.

  1. How wide (in metres) is the stain caused by the waterfall?
  2. What colour is this stain?
  3. Standing underneath the hanging valley, is the profile slightly concave or slightly convex?
  4. Do you see any evidence of running water underneath the hanging valley?

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A definição de um vale suspenso é: “um vale atravessado por um vale mais profundo ou um penhasco”.

 

O que é um vale suspenso?

Um vale suspenso é um pequeno vale que foi deixado "pendurado" acima do vale principal em forma de U. O fundo encontra-se situado em um nível superior a uma depressão adjacente, que pode ser outro vale, um lago, ou até mesmo o próprio mar. A queda acentuada a partir do vale suspenso relativamente ao piso principal geralmente cria cascatas (fonte: AQUI).

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Como se formam os vales suspensos?

Um vale suspenso pode ser formado quando o vale inferior tem uma maior taxa de erosão, como no caso de um evento glacial. No entanto, no caso apresentado nesta EarthCache, houve elevação do vale acima (e respectiva Serra de Sintra), criando uma pequena arriba.

 

Para registrar este Earthcache:

Nota: tens de fazer a aproximação pelo lado do mar (está atento às marés!). Se vieres pelos fornos de cal, não poderás responder às perguntas.

  1. Qual a largura (em metros) é a mancha causada pela cascata?
  2. De que cor é essa mancha?
  3. Debaixo do vale suspenso, o perfil é ligeiramente côncavo ou ligeiramente convexo?
  4. Vês alguma evidência de água corrente debaixo do vale suspenso?

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