Definition of Escarpment
Escarpment
es·carp·ment
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(noun)
a long cliff or steep slope that separates two relatively-flat areas of land that are at different heights, often caused by faulting or erosion;
e.g. The edge of the plateau formed an escarpment that afforded beautiful views from the top.
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