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Barrier ridge

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A barrier ridge is a term used in the earth sciences, especially geology, for a long ridgeline that is particularly difficult to cross, especially on foot or with animal powered transport, in mountainous or sometimes hilly terrain. The same feature is sometimes called a barrier range.

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