Question

What could be the reason behind the formation pan swamps in extensive Continental location of pantanal

Answer 1

Pantanal, floodplain in south-centralBrazil that extends into northeastParaguay and southeast Bolivia. It lies mainly within the Brazilianestados (states) of Mato Grosso do Sul and Mato Grosso. The Pantanal is one of the world’s largest freshwater wetlands, and the extent of its seasonally dynamic area is estimated to be from 54,000 square miles (140,000 square km) to 81,000 square miles (210,000 square km). The wetlands extend for about 375 miles (600 km) north-to-south along the banks of the upper Paraguay Riverand several of its tributaries, including the São Lourenço and theTaquari rivers.

Answer 2

Water from the Planalto highlands flow into the gradually-sloped, large depression of Pantanal. ... The Pantanal forms a vast swampy area as a result of deposits from the several rivers and water systems flowing into it. It is home to a diverse collection of flora and fauna.