In geomorphology, a col is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks. It may also be called a gap. It is derived from the French col (“collar, neck”) from Latin collum, “neck”
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30 September 2023
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30 September 2023
In geomorphology, a col is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks. It may also be called a gap. It is derived from the French col (“collar, neck”) from Latin collum, “neck”
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