Landforms Of Glacial Erosion: Artêtes Flashcards by Rebeca Ghinea | Brainscape

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What is an arêtes?

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It’s a narrow, steep-sided ridge between 2 cirques.

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How is it formed?

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The ground between the 2 cirques erodes backwards that leaves a narrow ridge.

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What is an example of an arête?

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Devil’s Punchbowl in Co. Kerry

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