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What is a name for a rugged ridge?
Aptly named "Wilderness Crest" would be fitting for a rugged ridge, evoking the untamed and rugged nature of the terrain.
Is an arete a result of erosion or deposision?
An arete is typically a result of erosion, specifically glaciation. It forms when two adjacent glaciers erode parallel valleys, leaving a sharp ridge or peak in between. Deposition, on the other hand, tends to create landforms like moraines or deltas.
What feature formed by glaciers is shaped like an armchair?
cirques
Sharp ridges separating 2 glacial valleys?
These sharp ridges are called aretes and form when glacial erosion carves out valleys on either side of the ridge. As glaciers move down the valleys, they erode the rock on both sides, sharpening the ridge. Aretes are a common feature in glaciated regions like the Alps or Himalayas.
What is the ridge of debris left behind by a retreating glacier called?
"Eskir"EskerA glacial ridge could be defined as several things:- An arête: a steep ridge formed by glaciers.- Corries: formed through glacier action.- Eskir/esker: a ridge of sand and gravel deposited by glacial movement.- Serac: a block of ice formed by intersecting crevasses on a glacier
Name other than arete for a glacial ridge?
esker
What is a mountain ridge that separates the heads of opposing glacial valleys called?
A mountain ridge that separates the heads of opposing glacial valleys is called an arete. It is a narrow and sharp ridge formed by the erosive action of glaciers on both sides.
What does an arete form?
An arete is a mountain ridge that is steep sided and narrow along the ridge.
What is the name of a knife edged ridge between two corries?
arete
What is mountain ridge?
Arete
What is another name for glacial ridge?
"Eskir"Esker
Sharp mountain ridge?
arete
How do you say Maple Ridge in French?
erable arete
What is the name of a Mountain ridge ending in rete?
Arete
What is a craggy ridge?
If you are referring to the Crossword clue "Craggy Ridge" try using 'Arete'.
Where in the mountain can you find an arete?
Wherever there is one. An arete is a sharp edged ridge, but it is not necessarily right at the top of the mountain.
What is a narrow mountain ridge called starting with the letter a?
arete
