
Crevasse
Glacial Danger
Crevasse indicates peril in mountaineering contexts; it’s a risk faced by climbers.

The experienced climber avoided the hidden crevasses beneath the snow.
Technical Use
Most common in technical contexts related to geology and exploration, not everyday conversation.

The geologist explained how crevasses can reveal historical climate data.
Size Matters
A crevasse is a large crack; smaller ground cracks are usually not referred to as crevasses.

They studied the large crevasse, noting it was several meters wide.
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