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It is a pattern characterised by outflowing rivers, away from a central point, analogous with the spokes of a wheel. It tends to develop on the flanks of a dome or
a volcanic cone. A good example of a radial drainage pattern is provided by the rivers originating from the Amarkantak mountain. Rivers like Narmada, Son and Mahanadi originating from Amarkantak Hills flow in different directions and are good examples of radial pattern. Radial drainage patterns are also found in the Girnar Hills (Kathiwar, Gujarat), and Mikir Hills of Assam (Fig. 3.3-A).