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Structure and Physiography
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What is Bhabar ? Give two important characteristics of Bhabar belt.

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Bhabhar : The higher parts where the Shiwalik range joins the Northern plains are known as Bhabhar areas. Many rivers flow through this area. Courses of small rivers remain dry because the water seeps through the coarse sand and pebbles.
Two characteristics of bhaber belt
1. It is pebble-studded zone of porous beds.

2. It is 8-16 km wide.

 

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