Glacial Gorges

Glacial gorges are created by the powerful movement of ice sheets and glaciers. As glaciers advance and retreat, they carve deep valleys and canyons, leaving behind distinctive U-shaped profiles and glacial deposits.

Formation Process: Glacial Erosion

Geographic Distribution

Explore the locations of all glacial gorges on the map below

Niagara Gorge

Niagara Gorge

NY, US

Sedimentary

Retreat of Niagara Falls carved this short, powerful gorge.

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Total Gorges

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Rock Types

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