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continental divide

Scope: hydrology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Definition

High elevation ridges that separate drainage systems flowing to different oceans

Related Terms (1)

drainage divide

Publications (1)

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Topographic Map Analysis of Mountain Passes Crossing the Continental Divide Between Colorado River Headwaters and North and South Platte River Headwaters to Test a New Geomorphology Paradigm, Colorado, USA

2020Journal of Geography and Geologycentral

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