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... > Science Keywords > EARTH SCIENCE > LAND SURFACE > GEOMORPHIC LANDFORMS/PROCESSES > TECTONIC LANDFORMS > RIDGE

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RIDGE  

Definition

  • A geological feature that features a chain of mountains or hills that are of a continuous elevated crest for some distance. Ridges are usually termed hills or mountains as well, depending on size. (en)

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  • 2013-08-05 13:58:02.0 [tbs1979] Insert Concept add broader relation (RIDGE [97298feb-6991-4d68-8337-177460e436ad,105405] - TECTONIC LANDFORMS [9673dc0b-89c0-4f0c-b378-f1c8cb267c8f,105291]);
  • 2013-08-16 10:23:31.0 [tbs1979] insert Definition (id: null text: A geological feature that features a chain of mountains or hills that are of a continuous elevated crest for some distance. Ridges are usually termed hills or mountains as well, depending on size. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/97298feb-6991-4d68-8337-177460e436ad

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