Glossary:Arete

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[edit] Arête

A sharp ridge of rock seperating two or more glacial cirques. The glacial and freeze-thaw erosion of the backwalls of the cirques creates steep cliffs that back to back form these sharp ridges.

Related Words: Cirque



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