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6-Qijiehe Gorge is mainly composed of several
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Qijiehe Gorge is mainly composed of several segments of gorge, such as Sanjia Gorge, Gouyaoyan Gorge, Youcaichong Gorge, Hebian Gorge, and Dacaokou Gorge, etc.
Main morphological characteristics of Qijiehe Gorge
Gorge segment | Length (km) | Width of gorge (m) | Longitudinal gradient(‰) | Gorge form | Altitude difference (m) |
Sanjia | 1.2 | 45-65 | 1.2 | Alternate between box shape and V shape | 80-300 |
Gouyaoyan | 1.9 | 20-55 | 1.5 | V-shape and earth fissure shape | 120-360 |
Youcaichong | 1.8 | 20-36 | 1.6 | Box shape and earth fissure shape | 110-350 |
River bank | 0.93 | 35-55 | 1.2 | Alternation between V shape and box shape | 110-310 |
Dacaokou | 2 | 90-350 | 1.3 | Box shape | 120-325 |