{"id":13973,"date":"2023-10-29T17:09:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T17:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=13973"},"modified":"2024-01-31T12:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T12:14:02","slug":"how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/","title":{"rendered":"How are the fjord formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?(10M, 150 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 1 Mains 2023<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-2023-gs-1-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2023<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d24d93638b2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d24d93638b2\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/#Body\" title=\"Body&nbsp;\">Body&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/#FORMATION_-Mainly_by_two_ways\" title=\"FORMATION :-Mainly by two ways-&nbsp;\">FORMATION :-Mainly by two ways-&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/#REASONS_FOR_PICTURESQUE_PRESENCE_OF_FJORDS\" title=\"REASONS FOR PICTURESQUE PRESENCE OF FJORDS:-&nbsp;\">REASONS FOR PICTURESQUE PRESENCE OF FJORDS:-&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-are-the-fjord-formed-why-do-they-constitute-some-of-the-most-picturesque-areas-of-the-world10m-150-words\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fjord is a long, narrow valley with steep sides filled with seawater .Formed when a glacier retreats, carving its u-shaped valley, and sea fills the resulting valley floor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"249\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-255.png\" alt=\"Fjord\" 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style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FORMATION_-Mainly_by_two_ways\"><\/span>FORMATION :-Mainly by two ways-&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>TECTONIC REASONS-<\/strong> land may subside because of which the water enters and forms a steep sided, narrow valley. <strong>E.g.<\/strong> &#8211; KHOR ASH SHAM in Oman is formed by subduction of Arabian Tectonic\u00a0 plate beneath Eurasian plate.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>SEA LEVEL RISE \u2013T<\/strong>hese are mainly high latitude Fjords associated with post glaciation. E.g. &#8211; GEIRANGERFJORD in Norway, SCORESBY SUND in Greenland .\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"REASONS_FOR_PICTURESQUE_PRESENCE_OF_FJORDS\"><\/span>REASONS FOR PICTURESQUE PRESENCE OF FJORDS:-&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unique landforms with steep sides, abundant rainfalls etc. creating attractive waterfalls: MILFORD SOUND of New Zealand has the best staggering coastal scenery.\u00a0<\/li><li>Unification of mountains, snow, coast, sea, waterfalls and steep slopes creates a mesmerising landscape worth remembering. Ex: GEIRANGERFJORD of Norway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.\u00a0<\/li><li>Biodiversity Presence with rich marine life and Floral Diversity. Ex: DOUBTFUL SOUND of New Zealand famous for its wilderness and wildlife.\u00a0<\/li><li>Sheltered water creates beautiful lagoons .\u00a0<\/li><li>Recreational Activities surrounding these areas make them a place of Leisure and Adventures.\u00a0<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence ,Fjords are virgin areas untouched by anthropogenic activities ,however these are impacted by Climate Change which can lead to its disappearance .With proper conservation efforts these picturesque landforms could be preserved for our&nbsp; future generations .&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-3ea99707-fdd5-4737-9f05-ee6d3180e829\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-9f68bfb6-1e05-4b2a-b8fe-53547570205e\">For UPSC Prelims Resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-32593535-09e7-4d1e-847d-c7c4c59967fe\">For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-bd73f564-0243-419b-9519-e2aff7b599f7\">Join our Telegram Channel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-6454387f-c311-43f2-927f-e088dda3b1ea\"><li>1. 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