Scarp primarily refers to natural landscapes, sometimes formed by tectonic movements.

Geographic Feature

Scarps can also result from human activities such as mining or road building.

Human Impact

Don't confuse 'scarp' with 'slope'; scarps are distinct for their abrupt, steep angle.

Avoid Confusion

 Quito is a laboratory volcano it erupts every hour you can get up high and look right down like a Gazoo what a rare opportunity it's a straight shot down the scarp so when you stand on those rocks down there you would see like one of the most marvelous volcanic phenomenon on earth