Mesas are typical in arid desert regions; they create dramatic landscapes. The Grand Canyon is surrounded by a number of iconic mesas.
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Unique Shape
Remember, mesas have a distinct flat top and steep walls, unlike mountains or hills. From the airplane, the mesas looked like giant tables against the Earth.
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American West
The term 'mesa' is especially common when talking about the geography of the American Southwest. Hiking to the top of a mesa gives you a panoramic view of the desert.