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arête
(Pronunciation)



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The typical sharp, narrow form of an arête is seen 
in this image of the Niwot Ridge (Colorado) arête.
Courtesy M. Ritter

 

An arête  is a sharp, narrow ridge formed by erosion of an interfluve. 

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