Karbi Anglong Plateau

Karbi Anglong plateau is an extension of the Indian peninsular plateau in the Assam, North Eastern state of India. This area receives maximum rainfall from the Southwest summer Monsoon from June through September. Average height of the plateau varies from 300 metres (984 ft) to 400 metres (1,312 ft).[1] Karbi Anglong Plateau is pear-shaped and has an area of about 7000 km2. Its link with the Meghalaya proper is towards the south through a patch of highly denuded and subdued senile terrain.[2]

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References
  1. Vasudevan, Hari; et al. (2006). "Structure and Physiography". India:Physical Environment. New Delhi: NCERT. p. 17. ISBN 81-7450-538-5.
  2. Saikia, Partha. "Karbi Plateau Region of India". North East India Info.

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