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mountain pass formation

Scope: hydrology
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Definition

Creation of low elevation corridors through mountain ridges by water erosion

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 Geologymeasured

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