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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The terms barrier ridge, a term of art in the earth sciences, especially geology and sometimes barrier range (more common as a geography term) describing the existence of gross landforms describing long ridgelines which are particularly difficult to pass, especially in the context of being on foot o
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