(passaggio stretto)
stretto
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
ghiacciaio
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains
(prateria)
savanna
an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas
meridiano
one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location
(morfologia)
topografia
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area, including elevation, slope, landforms, and bodies of water
cartografia
a branch of science and art that consists of creating maps
Cartography is the art and science of making maps. It involves designing and creating visual representations of geographic areas, such as countries, cities, or specific locations. Cartographers use various tools and techniques to accurately depict features like mountains, rivers, roads, and landmarks. The goal of cartography is to provide clear and useful maps that help people understand and navigate different places.
(ringatollo)
atollo
a circular coral reef with a lagoon in the middle
(torrente)
ruscello
a narrow, shallow watercourse, often flowing through a confined natural channel
(tributario)
affluente
a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water
(torbiera)
palude
an area of soft, wet, low-lying land, typically characterized by grasses and other non-woody plants, and often found at the edges of lakes, rivers, or coastal areas
(scarpata naturale)
scarpata
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
(torrione)
butte
a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas
(cataratta)
cascata
a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height
cratere
the round top of a volcano
estuario
the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea
(gole marittime)
fiordo
a steep, deep, and narrow sea inlet surrounded by tall cliffs, created by a glacier
(getto d'acqua calda)
geiser
a natural hot spring that periodically erupts with a column of boiling water and steam due to underground volcanic activity
istmo
a narrow piece of land with water on each side that connects two larger areas
(pozzo d'acqua)
laguna
a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar
precipizio
a steep cliff or edge of a rock face, often with a significant drop
burrone
a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream
altitudine
the distance between an object or point and sea level
(collinetta)
dunetta
a small, rounded hill or mound, often found in a grassy or wooded area
terreno
an area of land, particularly in reference to its physical or natural features
(macigno)
massone
a large rock, usually one that has been shaped by natural forces such as water or ice
(spiaggia ghiaiosa)
spiaggia di ciottoli
a beach or shoreline covered with small, smooth, rounded stones or pebbles, typically found along coasts or riverbanks
(promontorio)
capo
a large, pointed piece of land that extends into a sea, ocean, or other large body of water
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