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Radial Drainage Pattern

A radial drainage pattern is a network of streams that radiate outward from a central point, typically associated with volcanic cones or domes. This pattern is significant in geomorphology for understanding the influence of topography on drainage development and the geological history of volcanic regions. 

Reference: Chorley, R. J., Schumm, S. A., & Sugden, D. E. (1984). “Geomorphology.” Methuen.

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