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U-shaped valley

valleys formed by glacial scouring
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U-shaped valley

Summary

U-shaped valley has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • U-shaped valley is a type of valley[2].
  • U-shaped valley is a type of glacial landform[3].
  • U-shaped valley's Commons category is recorded as U-shaped valleys[4].
  • U-shaped valley's said to be the same as is recorded as hanging valley[5].
  • U-shaped valley's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[6].
  • U-shaped valley's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[7].
  • U-shaped valley's shape is recorded as U-shape[8].
  • U-shaped valley's different from is recorded as trough[9].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include valley[2] and glacial landform[3].

Why It Matters

U-shaped valley has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → DPvh2
    Subclass of → valley, glacial landform
    Described by source → Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    Shape → U-shape
    + 6 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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