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Geo – Inlet, a gully or a narrow and deep cleft in the face of a cliff; Gulf – Large inlet from the ocean into the landmass List of gulfs; Headland – Landform extending into a body of water, often with significant height and drop; Inlet – Indentation of a shoreline; Island – Piece of subcontinental land completely surrounded by water
2. Another name for a glade. cliff Any vertical or nearly vertical rock exposure, usually formed by the processes of weathering and erosion. cliffed coast. Also abrasion coast. A coastline where the repeated action of ocean waves has formed steep and often precipitous cliffs, as opposed to a flat or gently sloping alluvial coast. climax vegetation
The name 'Mourne' is derived from the name of a Gaelic clan or sept called the Múghdhorna. [7] [8] The older name of this mountainous territory was Bairrche, which is likely a collective noun derived from the Irish barr, meaning 'top, peak'. [9]
Immediately to the south of Table Mountain is a rugged "plateau" at a somewhat lower elevation than the Table Mountain Plateau (at about 1,000 m or 3,300 ft), called the "Back Table". The "Back Table" extends southwards for approximately 6 km to the Constantia Nek - Hout Bay valley.
In Clue Mysteries, he is known as Miles and is an occasional theft victim. Mrs. Meadow-Brook - Wife of the deceased Mr. Meadow-Brook. In Clue Mysteries, she is known as Jane. She is also a playable character in the 2006 Clue DVD game. Prince Azure - An "aristocratic" art and arms dealer. In Clue Mysteries, he is known as Philippe.
CIA hand-rendered terrain map of the world Map of the diverse ethno-linguistic groups in the Caucasus region. Hill people, also referred to as mountain people, is a general term for people who live in the hills and mountains.
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The Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Lesotho Drakensberg have hard erosion-resistant upper surfaces and therefore have a very rugged appearance, combining steep-sided blocks and pinnacles (giving rise to the Zulu name "Barrier of up-pointed spears"). Who first gave these mountains their Afrikaans or Dutch name Drakensberg, and why, is unknown. [3]