rugged topography

collocation in English

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rugged
adjective
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/ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/us
/ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/
(of land) wild and not even; not easy to ...
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topography
noun[U]
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/təˈpɒɡ.rə.fi/us
/təˈpɑː.ɡrə.fi/
the physical appearance of the natural features of an area of land, especially the shape of ...
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They show a characteristic endogenous morphology with aruggedtopographyconsisting of surface ridges and spine-like structures.
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The synchrony of many fires across the study area was somewhat surprising, given the steep gradient in moisture and theruggedtopography.
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The problem is most severe in the rural, highland areas, from which out-migration has been heaviest, and where theruggedtopography, dispersed settlements and harsh winters exacerbate peripherality and isolation.
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The region'sruggedtopographyand dispersed natural resources of coal and gas accentuated this dispersal.
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Theruggedtopographyof a mountain range is the product of erosion.
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Thisruggedtopographymakes the catchment extremely susceptible to floods and earthflows.
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This is due to theruggedtopography, and the lack of water or shade.
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It has a mountainous andruggedtopographydue to its volcanic origin.
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Theruggedtopographyposes the problem of frequent soil creep and landslides.
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This western part of the county is the least developed, due toruggedtopography.
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Theruggedtopographyconsists of mountains, valleys, lakes and rivers.
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The park is known for itsruggedtopographyand wide variety of wildlife.
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In areas where there isruggedtopographythat significantly interrupts the environmental wind flow, the wind can change direction and accelerate parallel to the wind obstruction.
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They are found over continental and insular shelves, preferring the leeward (away from the direction of the current) sides of coral reefs with clear water andruggedtopography.
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Theruggedtopographyof the central area gradually undulates toward the coastal plains of the northeastern, eastern and southeastern parts.
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In areas where there isruggedtopographythat significantly interrupts the environmental wind flow, the wind circulation between mountains and valleys is the most important contributor to the prevailing winds.
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They are one of the most complex seascapes known to man; theirruggedtopographyand challenging environmental conditions mean that they are also one of the least explored.
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Temagami providesruggedtopography, which is excellent for canoeing and hiking.
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The ridge is known for itsruggedtopography, unique microclimate ecosystems, rare plant communities, and as a seasonal raptor migration path.
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The region is arid withruggedtopographyof plains and valleys interspersed by buttes, canyons and mesas.
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