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    A continuous elevation of land that extends in a line between higher mountain peaks. Sometimes ridges descend from a higher peak toward lower elevations, giving a mountain a vertically-grooved appearance. Occasionally, ridges occur as singular components of the landscapes.

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    "Santa Rita ridgeline, April 1, 2014" by wplynn is licensed under CC BY-ND.

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