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Alluvial Cone

Definition: An alluvial cone, also known as a fan or a cone of depression, is a geologic formation that is created by the deposition of sediment carried by rivers or streams. It usually appears as a conical or fan-shaped landform at the base of a mountain or hill.

Senses:

1. Noun: A geological landform resulting from the deposition of sediment by flowing water, typically appearing as a cone-shaped or fan-shaped formation at the foot of a mountain.

Examples:

1. The alluvial cone formed by the river's powerful flow provided fertile soil for agriculture.
2. As the river descended from the mountains, it deposited sediment and formed a large alluvial cone.

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