In Context
Gorge is one of 33 terms classified under Landforms in the azifind.com Philippine Geography and Administrative Glossary. Understanding where a term sits within its category helps clarify how it relates to neighboring concepts, such as the distinctions between similarly scaled landforms, waterbodies, or administrative units.
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Atoll
Atoll is a ring shaped coral reef enclosing a central lagoon, with islands often spaced around its perimeter.
Bank
Bank is a shallow, shelf-like elevation of the seafloor where water depth remains navigable for most surface vessels.
Bar
Bar is a ridge of loose sediment found at a stream mouth, estuary, or coastal wave break zone.
Beach
Beach is a coastal strip of loose sediment extending from the low water line to the reach of storm waves.
Butte
Butte is a small, flat-topped hill with steep sides, smaller in footprint than a mesa.
Caldera
Caldera is a large depression formed when a volcano collapses after a major eruption, often several kilometers across.
Canyon
Canyon is a narrow, steep-walled valley cut into a plateau or mountainous terrain.
Cape
Cape is a prominent point of land extending into the sea, marking a shift in coastal direction.
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This definition is part of the azifind.com Philippine Geography and Administrative Glossary, informed by standard usage from the Philippine Statistics Authority, NAMRIA, PHIVOLCS, and the Local Government Code. View the full glossary →