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Huawuji Gorge
From Chuantoushan to Sunziyan, Triassic system limestone stratum (narrow valley) and Permain system clastic rock stratum (wide valley) appear on both banks alternatively. Slippage and collapse usually occur to overlying Triassic limestone stratum, therefore, the palisades is high and precipitous, at the same time, geoheritages such as rock pillar, solutional cap are formed. Sunziyan and Guandaoyan are the typical ones.
Main characteristics of Huawuji Gorge
Gorge segment | Length (km) | Width of gorge (m) | Longitudinal gradient(‰) | Gorge form | Altitude difference (m) |
Huawuji | 3.7 | 80-320m | 4.2 | Alternate between box shape and V shape | 210-490 |