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Outcrop

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An outcrop, or rocky outcrop, is a visible exposure of bedrock or ancient superficial deposits on the surface of the Earth or another terrestrial planet.

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Outcrop (Wikipedia)
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An outcrop or rocky outcrop is a visible exposure of bedrock or ancient superficial deposits on the surface of the Earth and other terrestrial planets.
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