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Correct Example [#1960]

of
101 Contour (ISOM 2017-2)
from
Šumperk, Czechia

Re-entrant is a typical term used by orienteers to denote a small valley. This landform is most often depicted on a map by contours as a V or U shape pointing perpendicular to the slope.

  • Re-entrant (landform)
    Re-entrant near Šumperk, Czechia. Photo by: Petr Benc (CC BY-SA 4.0)