depressões
Depressões, in a geological context, refers to large, low-lying areas of land. These are often the result of tectonic activity, where the Earth's crust has sunk or subsided. This subsidence can occur due to various processes, including the thinning of the crust, the removal of underlying material, or the accumulation of sediment. Depressions can vary greatly in size and shape, ranging from small basins to vast plains.
The formation of depressions is a slow, geological process that can take millions of years. Tectonic forces,
Many of the world's major lakes and seas are located within depressions. For example, the Caspian Sea