Geography
Distinguish between a lava plateau and a dissected plateau.
Earth's Landforms
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Differences between lava plateau and dissected plateau:
| Lava Plateau | Dissected Plateau |
|---|---|
| Formed when magma erupts through long fissures instead of a single vent and spreads over a large area, cooling and solidifying into layers of lava. Repeated eruptions over time build up a broad, flat volcanic plateau. | Formed when an existing plateau is deeply eroded by rivers over time. The running water cuts deep valleys into the surface, breaking it into irregular, elevated sections. |
| Typically smooth and flat due to successive lava flows. | Has an uneven and rugged surface due to extensive erosion. |
| Example- The Deccan Plateau of India | Example- The Meseta Plateau in Central Spain |
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