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RIVER-DEPOSIT OF THE AMAZON. 
Figs. 8-11.—Diagrams illustrating ihe Action of the River Amazon upon its Valley. 
Fig. 8. 
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A. Starting-point of river in transverse section. 
B. Alluvial matter deposited by river. 
C. River cutting its way into strata in direction represented by arrow. 
D, E. Country recently risen above the ocean. 
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G. Redeposited alluvium. 
H. Cliff of old deposit. 
I. Recent alluvium. 
