kivessapankkien
Kivessapankkien is a term used in Finnish geomorphology to describe elongated banks composed predominantly of coarse stone material, typically forming along rivers, lakeshores, or coastlines in glaciated landscapes. The name combines kivi (stone) and pankki (bank) in the genitive form and is used to refer to the appearance and textural characteristics of these features rather than a single standardized unit. They form where coarse sediment is repeatedly deposited by braided rivers, glacial outwash, or coastal processes. The deposits are mainly gravels and cobbles with varying amounts of finer sediment, and they often show imbrication that records flow direction. Banks are usually low relief and continuous, though erosion can create gaps. Vegetation tends to be pioneer at first and can stabilize the banks over time.
Kivessapankkien are most commonly reported in northern Europe, particularly in regions shaped by past glaciation. They