Kavu

A kavu is a type of landform found mostly in tropical rainforests, characterized by a small, raised, and often heavily forested area surrounded by floodwaters during the rainy season. These patches of higher ground, formed by natural processes like sediment buildup or uplift, provide vital refuge for plants and animals when surrounding areas are submerged. Kavus serve as important ecological habitats, supporting biodiversity and acting as natural islands within floodplains. They are significant in conservation and landscape studies due to their unique role in maintaining forest ecosystems in flood-prone regions.