An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c14.s8.t2.21

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Further s. in the GHATAPRABHA and MALAPRABHA rivers, which contain rich Palaeolithic sites [4.2], the Quaternary deposits have not yielded any fossil evidence to date the deposits precisely. The Older Alluvium in these valleys is made up of bouldery, pebbly or sandy pebbly gravels and associated silts. The phenomena of aggradation, erosion and consequent rejuvenation are conspicuous features of the region. As the region is far away from the sea, it is least affected by the Pleistocene sea-level changes. The neo-tectonics and lesser climatic changes are therefore the only factors responsible in shaping the Quaternary land-forms.