Butte
escarpment, or plateau:))
This could describe a plateau, a flat elevated landform that is higher than the surrounding area but not as steep as a hill. Plateaus often have a broad, flat surface at the top.
A butte is actually smaller than a mesa. A butte is a smaller flat topped hill, while a mesa is a medium flat topped hill. Buttes and mesas are most often seen in the southwestern region of the US.
The definition of a butte or buttes in English is an isolated hill(s) or mountain(s) with steep sides usually having a smaller summit that a mesa. Most buttes have steep sides and a flat top.
A steep hill with a flat top that stands alone is called a mesa. This geological formation is typically found in arid regions and is characterized by its distinct flat summit and steep sides. Mesas are created through erosion and weathering processes over millions of years.
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A steep-sided hill or mountain that stands alone and is usually smaller than a mesa is called a butte.
A butte is a steep-sided hill or mountain that stands alone and is usually smaller than a mesa. Its distinct shape is often created by weathering and erosion of surrounding rock layers.
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A table-shaped hill with a flat top and steep sides is typically called a mesa. Mesas are found in arid and semi-arid regions and are formed through erosion processes exposing resistant rock layers. They are often distinctive landforms in desert landscapes.