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Escarpment

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Used to describe natural terrestrial formations, often significant and large-scale. SlideHikers love the challenge of climbing the escarpment.
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Escarpments are notable for their visual dramatic effect in a landscape. SlideThe escarpment was visible for miles, dominating the horizon.
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Understand that escarpments are formed by natural processes like erosion; not man-made. SlideThe valley was flanked by an escarpment formed by ancient glaciers.
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