youthful river
English
Noun
youthful river (plural youthful rivers)
- (geology) A fast-flowing river characterized by a deep, narrow erosion pattern forming a V shaped channel or valley.
Related terms
- mature river - characterized by a wide channel
- old river - characterized by large flood plains
- rejuvenated river
References
- Bulletin of the Geological Society of China 1922 (g.b.c)
- Canada:Land of Diversity 1983 (g.b.c)
- EOS American Geophysical Union 1969 (g.b.c)