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Formation OriginAn isolated rock hill exposed by differential erosion of surrounding softer rock. 1 Mauritania
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1. Wikipedia: Inselberg
WikipediaInselberg, formation sectionQuote, Inselberg, formation section
An inselberg results when a body of rock resistant to erosion, such as granite, occurring within a body of softer rocks, is exposed by differential erosion and lowering of the surrounding landscape.
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