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Geomorphology

Uluru (Ayers Rock) Inselberg in Australia
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What Are Inselbergs (Monadnocks) and How Do They Form

Inselberg or monadnock (pronounced /məˈnædnɒk/) in geology, geomorphology, or geography refers to an isolated, steep-sloped ridge, hill, small mountain, or knob sitting in a relatively

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Richat structure Mauritania. Courtesy of the The European Space Agency.
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What Is the Eye of the Sahara (Richat Structure) and How Did It Form?

The Richat structure, popularly known as the eye of the Sahara, is a striking, symmetrical, slightly elliptical geologic feature. It has concentric rings and measures

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