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Ravine
Santa Cruz Island. ©Tim Hauf, timhaufphotography.com.
A ravine is a kind of deep valley with steep sides. It is smaller than a canyon and often narrower as well. It is formed when running water erodes (wears away) an area of land.
Last updated: November 9, 2018
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