Baetic Depression facts for kids
The Baetic Depression (also known as Depresión del Guadalquivir in Spanish) is a large, flat area of land in Andalusia, Spain. It's like a wide valley formed by the Guadalquivir River. This special area is found in the southern part of Spain.
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What is the Baetic Depression?
The Baetic Depression is a big, flat plain. It was created over a very long time by the Guadalquivir River. The river carried lots of mud, sand, and tiny rocks, which settled down to form this flat land. This type of land is called an alluvial plain.
Where is the Baetic Depression Located?
This flat area has a shape like a large triangle. It stretches from the northeast towards the southwest. Its narrowest part is in the east-northeast. The widest part opens up into the Gulf of Cádiz on the Atlantic coast.
The Baetic Depression sits between two mountain ranges. To the north, you'll find the Sierra Morena mountains. To the south, it's bordered by the Baetic System mountains. So, it acts like a natural divider between them.
How Did the Baetic Depression Form?
The Baetic Depression is a type of geological feature called a "lateral depression." These often form next to large mountain ranges that were created by huge forces in the Earth's crust. It's similar to other famous river valleys around the world. For example, the valley of the Ebro River in Spain is a bit like it. Also, the Po River valley in Italy and the Upper Thracian Plain in Bulgaria are similar flat areas formed by rivers near mountains.
See also
In Spanish: Depresión del Guadalquivir para niños
- Baetic System
- Geography of Spain
