Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78)

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On the Migration of the River Yamuna


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The history of migration of river Yamuna over a period of about 500 years is traced. Migration is generally towards the east and its extent varies from 10 km to about 40 km. Accretion of sediments is considered to be the principal cause of migration.
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P. C. Bakliwal
Photogeology and Remote Sensing Division, Geological Survey of India, A/3 Sawai Jai Singh Road, Jaipur-302 006, India
S. B. Sharma
Photogeology and Remote Sensing Division, Geological Survey of India, A/3 Sawai Jai Singh Road, Jaipur-302 006, India

Abstract


The history of migration of river Yamuna over a period of about 500 years is traced. Migration is generally towards the east and its extent varies from 10 km to about 40 km. Accretion of sediments is considered to be the principal cause of migration.