Depression (Geoform)

Component: Geoform

Unique Identifier: 81

Geoform Origin	Geologic
Geoform	Depression
Geoform Type	Scour Depression

Description

Definition

General term for any relatively sunken part of the earth's surface—especially a low-lying area surrounded by higher ground. Depressions often have no natural outlet for surface drainage (such as an interior basin or a karstic sinkhole) (Jackson 1997).