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cliff

Significant vertical, or near vertical, rock exposure

EntityQ107679

Also known as bluff · mountain rim · precipice · cliff formation · rockface · rock face

Subclass of: landform
, escarpment

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In geography and geology, a cliff or bluff or rock face is an area of rock which has a general angle defined by the vertical, or nearly vertical. Cliffs are formed by the processes of weathering and erosion, with the effect of gravity. Cliffs are common on coasts, in mountainous areas, escarpments and along rivers. Cliffs are usually composed of rock that is resistant to weathering and erosion. The sedimentary rocks that are most likely to form cliffs include sandstone, limestone, chalk, and dolomite. Igneous rocks such as granite and basalt also often form cliffs.

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OpenStreetMap tag: natural=cliff
Different from: Centrum Handlowe Klif

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