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Eng ID Term Definition
1721
escarpment
An elongated, characteristically linear, steep SLOPE, separating horizontal or gently sloping sectors of the SEAFLOOR in non-SHELF areas. Al... more
An elongated, characteristically linear, steep SLOPE, separating horizontal or gently sloping sectors of the SEAFLOOR in non-SHELF areas. Also abbreviated to SCARP.
1934
fracture zone
An extensive linear zone of irregular topography, mountainous or faulted, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical RIDGES, clefts, TROUG... more
An extensive linear zone of irregular topography, mountainous or faulted, characterized by steep-sided or asymmetrical RIDGES, clefts, TROUGHS, or ESCARPMENTS.
4573
scarp
The steep face of a HILL. See also ESCARPMENT.
4615
sea scarp
See ESCARPMENT.