Orography

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Orography (from the Greek όρος, hill, γραφία, to write) is the study of the formation and relief of mountains and can more broadly include hills, and any part of a region's elevated terrain. Orography (also known as oreography, orology or oreology) falls within the broader discipline of geomorphology.

Orography (from the Greek όρος, hill, γραφία, to write) is the study of the formation and relief of mountains and can more broadly include hills, and any part of a region's elevated terrain.

Orography (also known as oreography, orology or oreology) falls within the broader discipline of geomorphology.

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• Snow and Weather Glossary
• Ski Related Definitions
• Soil
• Orography
• Base Lands Slope Analysis
• Freestyle Equipment List
• Ski resort
• Mountain master planning process
• Base Area Design
• Chair Lift

[edit] Reference

1. Wikipedia see Orography [1]

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