Geomorphic Features of the Eastern Pamirs, with a Focus on the Occurrence of Intermontane Basins

摘要: The geomorphic landscape of the Pamirs differs distinctly between western and eastern areas. Western (west ~73°E) are characterised by a combination predominantly west–east-trending mountain ranges with altitudes 5000–7000 m deep, narrow valleys. In contrast, Eastern (east generally distinguished as broad valleys basins bordered more subdued 5000–6000 m. Twelve intermontane basins—Khargush Pamir (Lake Karakul Basin), basin at confluence Kokuibel Zartosh Rivers, Muji Basin, upper reaches Gez River, Karasu Valley, Taghdumbash (Tashkurgan Valley), Rangkul Pamir, Sarez Aksu Alichur Great Little Pamir—are identified in Pamirs. I deduced from previous studies observations landforms using Google Earth that occurrence such is associated regional tectonics, downstream damming, glaciation. Khargush extensional bounded active normal faults, likely originated Cenozoic tectonic basin. have been protected fluvial incision because downstream-damming-related upstream aggradation. were primarily formed extensive glacial denudation.