Chapter
The Difference Between a Butte and a Mesa
01:00 - 04:11 (03:11)
In this episode, the host explains the difference between buttes and mesas as well as the origin of the name "mesa."
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The terms butte and mesa both refer to types of land formations, but they differ in size and shape.
01:00 - 04:11 (03:11)
Geology
Summary
The terms butte and mesa both refer to types of land formations, but they differ in size and shape. The term mesa comes from Spanish explorers who were searching for the Seven Cities of Cebola in the 16th century.