(scarpata naturale)
scarpata
a steep, high slope or cliff formed by erosion
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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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