Etymology:
The word "coulee" comes from the French word "couler," which means "to flow."
Meaning:
A coulee is a deep, steep-sided channel or gully, typically formed by the flow of water from a melting glacier or snowpack. Coulees are found in many mountainous regions, especially those with glaciers or heavy snowfall.
Origin:
Coulees are created when water from melting glaciers or snowpack accumulates in a valley or depression, carving a deep and narrow channel into the underlying rock or soil. The water flow scours the sides of the channel, creating steep and often vertical walls.
Over time, the coulee may become wider and deeper as the water flow continues and erosion occurs. The walls of the coulee may also become smoother as the water wears down the rock and soil.
Coulees can be active or inactive. Active coulees are still being formed by the flow of water, while inactive coulees have been abandoned and are no longer active sources of erosion.
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