Photo-Geomorphic Features in Chintapalle Area Over Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh
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Department of Geography, Andhra University, Waltair
K. N. Prudhvi Raju -
Department of Geography, Andhra University, Waltair
R. Vaidyanadhan
Abstract
Study of aerial photographs of an area of about 2000 sq km around Chintapalle in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh, shows that broad structural trends are clear only where there are no laterite caps. The lateritic cappings show off on higher altitudes with light tone and generally across structural trends. The cappings, aligned ENE-WSW with a general altitudinal accordance, are suggestive of their occurrence over remnants of a single planar surface. The criteria identified may be applicable elsewhere in the Eastern Ghat terrain for locating lateritic cappings. Such an exercise appears vital in the present context, as many of the laterite caps of the Eastern Ghats are proved to be good bauxite deposits.Downloads
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