On the Migration of the River Yamuna

Authors

  • P. C. Bakliwal
     Photogeology and Remote Sensing Division, Geological Survey of India, A/3 Sawai Jai Singh Road, Jaipur-302 006
  • S. B. Sharma
     Photogeology and Remote Sensing Division, Geological Survey of India, A/3 Sawai Jai Singh Road, Jaipur-302 006

Abstract

The history of migration of river Yamuna over a period of about 500 years is traced. Migration is generally towards the east and its extent varies from 10 km to about 40 km. Accretion of sediments is considered to be the principal cause of migration.

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Volume 21, Issue 9, September 1980

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Research Notes

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Published

1980-09-01

How to Cite

Bakliwal, P. C., & Sharma, S. B. (1980). On the Migration of the River Yamuna. Journal of Geological Society of India, 21(9), 461–463. Retrieved from https://geosocindia.com/index.php/jgsi/article/view/64849