| Abstract: | The paper discusses changes in the structure of river valleys under action of Coriolis forces, directed migration of river channels toward the right-side banks regardless of river orientation, dimensions, and water abundance. The values of lateral and bottom erosion in river valleys are compared with the rates of modern deformations in platforms and mountainous regions. This phenomenon is to be taken into consideration when interpreting lineaments and other topographic features as tectonic elements. |
