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  • Fiord Formation: Erosion by Glaciers and Sea Level Rise
    Fiords are formed by erosion.

    Here's how:

    * Glacial Erosion: Fiords are formed by the erosive power of glaciers. As glaciers move across the land, they carve out deep, narrow valleys.

    * Sea Level Rise: After the glaciers retreat, the valleys become flooded by rising sea levels, creating the characteristic deep, narrow inlets that we know as fiords.

    So, while deposition plays a role in shaping the landscape around fiords, the primary force behind their creation is the powerful erosion of glaciers.

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