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outcropping

 

[ ˈaʊtkrɒpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology

A visible exposure of bedrock or ancient rocks that have been pushed to the Earth's surface.

Synonyms

exposure, outcrop, rock formation.

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Word Description / Examples
outcropping

Used to describe parts of rock or mineral that protrude above the surface of the ground.

  • We stumbled upon a fascinating outcropping during our hike.
  • The outcropping provided an excellent viewpoint over the valley.
exposure

Used when referring to a surface of rock or soil that has been exposed, often due to erosion or excavation.

  • The recent storm caused significant exposure of ancient rock.
outcrop

Refers to a rock formation that is visible at the Earth's surface.

  • The outcrop was visible from miles away.
  • Geologists studied the outcrop to learn more about the area's history.
rock formation

A general term used to describe any notable arrangement or structure of rocks.

  • The Grand Canyon is famous for its stunning rock formations.
  • Tourists marveled at the unusual rock formation in the desert.

Examples of usage

  • The hikers stopped to examine the outcropping of rocks along the trail.
  • The geologist studied the outcropping to understand the geological history of the area.

Translations

Translations of the word "outcropping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afloramento

🇮🇳 उभरता हुआ चट्टान

🇩🇪 Felsvorsprung

🇮🇩 singkapan batu

🇺🇦 виступ гірської породи

🇵🇱 odsłonięcie skał

🇯🇵 露頭 (ろとう)

🇫🇷 affleurement

🇪🇸 afloramiento

🇹🇷 kaya çıkıntısı

🇰🇷 노출된 암석

🇸🇦 نتوء صخري

🇨🇿 skalní výchoz

🇸🇰 skalný výstup

🇨🇳 露头 (lùtóu)

🇸🇮 kamninska izpostava

🇮🇸 klapparskaga

🇰🇿 жартасты шыңдау

🇬🇪 ქვათაცვა

🇦🇿 qaya çıxıntısı

🇲🇽 afloramiento

Etymology

The term 'outcropping' originated in the field of geology to describe the visible exposure of rocks on the Earth's surface. It is derived from the combination of 'out' and 'crop', emphasizing the rocks cropping out from the ground. The concept of outcroppings has been essential in geological studies to understand the composition and history of rock formations.