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Diagrammatic sections representing the development of hog-backs. I, a simple anticlinal ridge consisting of hard and soft sediments overlying crystallinew rocks; II, the same after erosion and development of hog-backs (uniclines) on opposite sides; III, the same region after peneplanation and further arching; IV, development of the hog-backs in the second cycle of erosion.

Development of Hog-backs

Diagrammatic sections representing the development of hog-backs. I, a simple anticlinal ridge consisting…

Hog-backs (RR) changing into cuestas (CC) and these into steps (HH) by progressive flattening of strata; UU, oldland; TT, inner lowland; SS, second lowland; P, plateau between steps; V, nose; Z, outlier.

Hog-back Diagram

Hog-backs (RR) changing into cuestas (CC) and these into steps (HH) by progressive flattening of strata;…