Steep slopes or cliffs formed by erosion, faulting, or human construction, often marking the edge of a plateau or highland area.
Plural of escarpment, from the French 'escarpement.' The word gained prominence in geology and military terminology during the 18th century.
Some of Earth's most dramatic features are escarpments—like the Niagara Escarpment in North America or the ones around the Grand Canyon. They're geological books that tell stories of ancient faults, erosion, and how continents are constantly reshaping.
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