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Briefly describe the Shiwalik range.​

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Answered by VelvetBlush
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Briefly describe the Shiwalik range.

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➡The outermost range of the Himalayas is called the Shiwaliks.

➡They extend over a width of 10-15 km and have an altitude varying between 900 to 1100 metres.

➡These ranges are composed of inconsolidated sediments brought down by the riversand are responsible for landslides in this range.

➡These valleys are covered with thick gravel and alluvium.

➡The longitudinal valleys lying between lesser Himalayas and the Shiwaliks are known as Duns.

➡DehraDun, Kotli Dun, Patli Dun are some of the well known Duns in this range.

Answered by sibi61
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☑️ Shiwalik range is a part of Himalayan range.

It lies parallel to duns like dheradun, patio sun, kotli dun, Shiwalik range is the southern most range of the Himalayan ranges. Shiwalik range composed of sand stones, the region habe huge deposit of calcium carbonate and important minerals like iron, sulphur and copper.

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