ABSTRACT

Valleys that are V-shaped in cross-section are generally regarded as typical of river valleys with interlocking spurs. However, glacial valleys can also be V-shaped if the long profile is steeply graded. Most of the erosion is undertaken by subglacial meltwater. The distinguishing feature of a V-shaped glacial valley is its straightness, and there may also be remnants of moraines along its flanks (Figure V.1). A straight V-shaped glacial valley with lateral moraines holding back scree slopes, Burnett Mountains, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand. https://s3-euw1-ap-pe-df-pch-content-public-p.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/9781315373157/95d5ad9e-a71d-4f11-a609-2c025b95638b/content/figv_1.jpg"/>