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Canyons

Scope note

Deep, steep-sided land depressions, often having a river at the bottom; common to arid and semi-arid areas; distinct from "valleys (landforms)," which tend to have a flattish landscape rather than high, precipitous slopes; distinct from "gorges (landforms)," which tend to be smaller, narrower, and more rocky.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008763

Broader Terms used

fluvial landforms

Term used for

caƱons (canyons)

Equivalent Terms used

canyon

Created

13yrs ago

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