Escarpment is a long, steep slope or cliff formed by rock erosion or faulting, typically separating higher land from a plateau or lower terrain. It marks a noticeable topographic edge and often features vertical or near-vertical faces. The term is used in geology, geography, and landform descriptions to describe abrupt terrain transitions.
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1:01Escarpment
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0:56Fjord
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0:58Glacier
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0:55Gorge
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0:56Island
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0:58Isthmus
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0:53Loch
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0:57Loess
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0:59Mangrove
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0:55Mesa
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