Question

what is hanging valley​

Answer 1

• A hanging valley is a shallow valley carved by a small glacier and thus the elevation of the valley floor is "hanging" high above the elevation of the valley floor carved out by the larger glacier.

Answer 2

Hanging valleys are created where smaller valleys meet the main glaciated valley. ... This means the smaller valleys are left above the main valley. Waterfalls may be present where the hanging valley joins the main U-shaped valley. Ribbon lakes are formed in the base of the glacial troughs once the ice has melted.