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CANYON
Steep-sided valley where depth is considerably greater than width. These features are the result of stream erosion.
(1) A deep valley with steep to vertical walls; in karst frequently formed by a river rising on impervious rocks outside the karst area. (2) A deep, elongated cavity cut by running water in the roof or floor of a cave or forming a cave passage.
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