Gully

A gully is a landform feature created by concentrated running water that erodes deep, sharp-angled channels into soil or soft sediment. These features are common on hillsides and can range in size from large ditches to small valleys.

: They are characterized by a depth of at least 30 centimeters. Larger gullies can reach depths and widths of tens of meters. A gully is a landform feature created by

: Gullies act as critical links between hillslopes and downstream channels, functioning as sources and conveyors for sediment. Formation and Development Larger gullies can reach depths and widths of tens of meters

: A distinct, steep vertical wall at the upper end of the gully where erosion is most active. : Gullies are typically "U" or "V" shaped

: Gullies are typically "U" or "V" shaped. Wide "U" shapes often indicate rounded, more stable gullies, while "V" shapes suggest active, narrow incisions.