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TYPES OF LAKES
1. Tectonic Lakes
Tectonic lakes are formed due to movements of the Earth’s crust, such as faulting, folding, or subsidence. These geological processes create depressions that later fill with water, forming lakes. Tectonic lakes are often deep and long-lasting because they originate from major structural cha
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Explore 7 types of lakes: tectonic, crater, glacial, fluvial, aeolian, dissolution, and lagoons. Learn formation processes and famous Indian examples like Lonar Lake.
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