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The Erosion of Landforms Over Time
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The erosion of landforms over millions of years creates new and unique landscapes, as sedimentary rock is carried away by the elements. This can be seen in mesas, which were once as high as their capstones but have been diminished over time.
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Sergei Krikalev is a Soviet astronaut who was up in orbit when his country, the Soviet Union, collapsed in 1991.
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Soviet Union
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Sergei Krikalev is a Soviet astronaut who was up in orbit when his country, the Soviet Union, collapsed in 1991. He was stuck in space, disconnected from any country that could bring him home.
ChapterThe Erosion of Landforms Over Time
EpisodeShort Stuff: Mesas: Flat
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This article explores the geological history of mesas, plateaus, and buttes, landforms created by the erosion of other landforms over millions of years, resulting in unique formations.
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Geology
Summary
This article explores the geological history of mesas, plateaus, and buttes, landforms created by the erosion of other landforms over millions of years, resulting in unique formations.