{"id":29392,"date":"2024-02-23T10:24:58","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T10:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=29392"},"modified":"2024-02-23T10:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T10:25:00","slug":"describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Describe the concept of \u2018Altiplanation\u2019 &#8211; UPSC Geography Optional Mains &#8211; 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series?type=classroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GS-Foundation-Course-for-UPSC-1280-x-300-px-1-1024x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46623\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Altiplanation&#8217; is a fascinating geological concept that unveils the intricate processes shaping our planet&#8217;s landscapes. Derived from the Latin words &#8220;altus&#8221; meaning high and &#8220;plana&#8221; meaning plain, altiplanation refers to the gradual erosion and leveling of elevated terrains over geological time scales. This phenomenon occurs primarily through the combined forces of weathering, erosion, and tectonic activity, sculpting vast plateaus, mesas, and high plains. Altiplanation often results in expansive, relatively flat landforms that contrast sharply with surrounding rugged topography, offering insights into Earth&#8217;s dynamic geological history and the relentless forces that shape its surface. Through the lens of altiplanation, we gain a deeper understanding of the ongoing geological processes that have shaped the diverse landscapes we see today.<\/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-69d9a1f0486f3\" 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-69d9a1f0486f3\"  \/><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\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction:&nbsp;\">Introduction:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Body\" title=\"Body:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Body:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Concept_of_Altiplanation\" title=\"Concept of Altiplanation:&nbsp;\">Concept of Altiplanation:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Detailed_Process_of_Altiplanation\" title=\"Detailed Process of Altiplanation:&nbsp;\">Detailed Process of Altiplanation:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Examples\" title=\"Examples:&nbsp;\">Examples:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:&nbsp;\">Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/describe-the-concept-of-altiplanation-upsc-geography-optional-mains-2021\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Altiplanation, also referred to as equi-plantation or cryo-planation, is a geological process involving land leveling in high-altitude peri-glacial regions. These areas, situated near glaciers, witness distinctive landscape modifications influenced by glacial activity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span><strong>Body:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Altiplanation\"><\/span>Concept of Altiplanation:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Altiplanation is the process of land leveling in periglacial regions. It involves the deposition of moraines, debris carried by glaciers, either in depressions or on slopes, creating altiplanation terraces.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term was coined by Eakin in 1916, with variations like equi-plantation and cryo-planation used by Cairnes and Bryan, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/CyEq0INn2M_RjnpUPl8J_vWWyCoSAHFazutgGr3k7W5ufLl4EzQJV2UtXKfqFOANbvewim3WW45HA8UxOF_sN6KW8FndDQYwLyRlgJciIjAl2cYyR3aTk81x71L0X6IMvkaUTH3fFAeWpWIZ8QH_zRs\" alt=\"Altiplanation\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>Altiplanation<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Process_of_Altiplanation\"><\/span>Detailed Process of Altiplanation:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Glacial Transport: Glaciers transport eroded material (moraines) and deposit them.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Terrace Formation: Moraines accumulate in depressions or on slopes, forming altiplanation terraces.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cryogenic Processes: Cryo-planation emphasizes the impact of cryogenic processes on land leveling in periglacial regions.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Leveling through Erosion: Besides deposition, land leveling also occurs through erosion processes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples\"><\/span>Examples:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Himalayan Region: Altiplanation is observed in the Himalayas, where glacial activity contributes to the formation of altiplanation terraces.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Andes Mountains: Similar land-leveling processes shape the landscape in the high-altitude Andes region.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Altiplanation, with its distinctive features in high-altitude peri-glacial areas, plays a crucial role in shaping landscapes. 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