Characteristic landforms
The Netherlands has many and varied landforms with a recognisable genesis. Building, levelling and other excavation have, however, destroyed many of these throughout the country.
Current situation
The characteristic landforms in the Netherlands have been created by glaciers and meltwater (ice-pushed ridges, sandurs), the wind (coversand undulations, coastal dunes), water (natural levees, abandoned channels), and also by people (dwelling mounds. Many of the landforms have been destroyed by large-scale reclamations, land consolidation schemes, excavations and the levelling of areas prior to constructing roads or buildings. Fortunately, remnants remain, scattered throughout the country.
