The Lower Dzhilindinskaya depression is a depression in the territory of the Trans-Baikal Territory of Russia .
| Lower Djilindin Depression | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Length | 28 km |
| Width | 2-3 km |
| Location | |
| A country |
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| The subject of the Russian Federation | Transbaikal region |
Location
The Lower Dzhilindinsky depression is located on the right bank of the Vitim River at the confluence of the Lower Geelinda River . From the north, the depression is bounded by the slopes of the spur of the South Muya Range , and from the south by the slopes of the Nizhnekalar Range . The hollow has a wide (up to 17 km) vacancy base, and upstream of Lower Dzhilindy narrows to 2-3 km. In general, the depression has a northeast strike; its length is 28 km.
Geology and Landscape
The Nizhadzhilindinsky depression is composed of Cenozoic continental sediments of minor thickness. The main formation of the depression went into Neogene - Quaternary time and is actively continuing at present. The bottom of the depression is located in the altitude range of 550–600 m, sometimes swamped . There are lakes . The prevailing landscape types are taiga with Mari and Yerniki and riverine meadows .
Sources
- Nizhnezhilindinskaya depression . ez.chita.ru . Project " Encyclopedia of Transbaikalia ". The appeal date is January 19, 2019. Archived on September 24, 2018.