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Stretch of coastline that descends abruptly into the sea
A steep coast is a stretch of coastline where the mainland descends abruptly into the sea. There is a sharp transition from the land to sea as opposed
Steep_coast
Coast where waves have formed steep cliffs
A cliffed coast, also called an abrasion coast, is a form of coast where the action of marine waves has formed steep cliffs that may or may not be precipitous
Cliffed_coast
Topics referred to by the same term
the eastern coast of Sai Kung Peninsula Guishan Island (Yilan), an island off the northeastern coast of Yilan, Taiwan, also known as Steep Island This
Steep_Island
Headland in Western Australia
wrecks along the coast. On 17 July 2006 the largest ever recorded tsunami to hit Australia was measured at 7.9 metres (26 ft) high at Steep Point. It was
Steep_Point
Species of bird
the petrel family Procellariidae. It breeds on rocky islands and on steep coasts in the Mediterranean but outside the breeding season it forages in the
Scopoli's_shearwater
Coastal area in the Campania region, Italy
region, the Amalfi Coast has a Mediterranean climate, featuring warm summers and mild winters. It is located on the relatively steep southern shore of
Amalfi_Coast
Island in the Bristol Channel, United Kingdom
Steep Holm (Old English: Ronech and later Steopanreolice) is an English island lying in the Bristol Channel. The island covers 48.87 acres (19.78 ha)
Steep_Holm
peninsula in the German state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania. On the steep coast near Althagen/Niehagen lies the Bakelberg knoll. At 18 m above sea level
Niehagen
Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
of the 19th and 20th century), runs up to the steep coast, up to 30 metres high - where there is a steep flight of steps or a lift to Sellin Pier or the
Sellin
Peninsula in Russia
north-eastern part of the peninsula, this height ends on the coast and forms a steep coast. The smooth part of the peninsula is covered with sand. The
Kyttyk_Peninsula
Island in the Öresund strait
white. Along the entire coast, the island drops steeply towards the sea where the Öresund meets a rocky beach. This steep coast is called Backafall. Ven's
Ven_(Sweden)
Cape on the island of Rügen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Approximately one kilometre to the north-west, there is a point on the steep coast, known as the Gellort, which is a little further north. Directly at the
Cape_Arkona
Region of California, United States
Range. It was named the "Lost Coast" after the area experienced depopulation in the 1930s. In addition, the steepness and related geotechnical challenges
Lost_Coast
Uninhabited subantarctic volcanic island
very difficult, as it normally experiences high seas and features a steep coast. During the winter, it is surrounded by pack ice. The Bouvet triple junction
Bouvet_Island
Cannabis testing, analytics and research laboratory
Strain Fingerprint product. Steep Hill expanded its lab locations to include New Mexico. Steep Hill announced significant East Coast expansion of licensee lab
Steep_Hill_(company)
Territories of Norway in the Southern Hemisphere
very difficult, as it normally experiences high seas and features a steep coast. During the winter, it is surrounded by pack ice. The exclusive economic
Dependencies_of_Norway
Subregion of British Columbia, Canada
that gradually transitions to steep-sided mountains as you move toward the northeast. The major islands of the Sunshine Coast include Anvil Island, Gambier
Sunshine Coast (British Columbia)
Sunshine_Coast_(British_Columbia)
Main island of the Kingdom of Tonga
soil consisting of volcanic ash from neighbouring volcanoes. At the steep coast of the south, heights reach an average of 35 metres (115 feet), and maximum
Tongatapu
Coastal wetlands where sediments have been deposited by tides or rivers
others are rescued from the Anchorage mudflats each year. On the Baltic Sea coast of Germany in places, mudflats are exposed not by tidal action, but by wind-action
Mudflat
Nearshore zone where wave water comes onto the shore
waves approach a shore, they interact with the bottom, get taller and steeper, and break, forming the foamy surface called surf. The region of breaking
Surf_zone
Structure extending into a body of water to alter water flow
designed groyne (too long and not suited to the unique features of the coast) can also accelerate the erosion of the downdrift beach, which receives
Groyne
State in Germany
near Binz Ahlbeck − Hotel "Ahlbecker Hof" (Usedom Island) Ahrenshoop − steep coast, peninsula of Fischland-Darß-Zingst Rügen Island − Jasmund National Park
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Island in Germany
common gulls breed here in large colonies. Sand martins settle on the steep coast of the morainic core. In addition, various species of wader, ducks and
Liebitz
Sediment replacement process
the dune foot is basically determined by finding the intersection of the steep slope of the dune front and of the dry beach. In general, this theoretical
Beach_nourishment
American game publisher
Wizards of the Coast LLC (WotC, /ˈwɒt.ˌsiː/), also known as Wizards, is an American game publisher, mostly of fantasy and science-fiction games, and formerly
Wizards_of_the_Coast
Peninsula in southeastern Greenland
Agency Greenland Navigation charts, is a peninsula in the King Frederick VI Coast, southeastern Greenland. It is a part of the Sermersooq municipality. The
Odinland
Peninsula in Montenegro
Obosnik. Three disused submarine hides are cut into the rock of the steep coast on Herceg Novi bay, and the Kumbor Strait. Since the closure of Tivat
Luštica
Berber tribe in northern Algeria
the numidic chain. This region has an extremely rugged terrain, with a steep coast, bordered by wooded mountains of very difficult access, the gaps being
Kutama
Related Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast
steep sloping forehead. Unlike hunter-gatherer societies widespread in North America, but similar to other Pacific Northwest coastal cultures, Coast Salish
Coast_Salish_peoples
Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
reportedly the oldest church on Usedom's Baltic Sea coast. The history of the village is steeped in legend and even the dreaded pirate, Klaus Störtebeker
Koserow
Serbian writer, painter and professor
Minutes with the "Steep Coast" Writer]. Jedinstvo. 8. Vladeta Vuković (1961). "Vuk Filipović: Strma obala" [Vuk Filipović: Steep Coast]. Stremljenja. 5:
Vukašin_Filipović
Public square in Berlin
houses, with house numbers 1-10. The town square was named after the steep coast of Cape Arkona on the island of Rügen by cabinet decision on 22 November
Arkonaplatz
Village of Ahrenshoop in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
the steep coast of Althagen/Niehagen. At 17.9 metres above sea level, it is the highest point on Fischland. Althagen has a port on the bodden coast. The
Althagen
Town in Kantō, Japan
Yugawara Town in the south. The Manazuru Peninsula is a lava plateau with a steep coast and The town area is generally rugged with few flat areas. The urban
Manazuru,_Kanagawa
Resort located on the coast
hotel that serves its purpose as a vacation resort and is located on a coast. Sometimes the concept includes an aspect of an official accreditation based
Seaside_resort
Study of the region between the ocean and the land
and oceanography) and the human geography (sociology and history) of the coast. It includes understanding coastal weathering processes, particularly wave
Coastal_geography
Mountain range
The Coast Ranges of California span 400 miles (644 km) from Del Norte or Humboldt County, California, south to Santa Barbara County. The other three coastal
California_Coast_Ranges
National park in Alaska, United States
U-shaped valleys into the range, which end abruptly on the east at the steep coast in deep bays or in outwash flats. On the west the glaciers have cut deeply
Lake Clark National Park and Preserve
Lake_Clark_National_Park_and_Preserve
Fjord in Svalbard, Norway
fjord cuts eastwards from Hinlopen Strait into Nordaustlandet. It has steep coasts and numerous islands. Murchisonfjorden is named after British geologist
Murchisonfjorden
Narrow inlet on the Mediterranean coast
steep-walled inlet that is developed in limestone, dolomite, or other carbonate strata and found along the Mediterranean coast. A calanque is a steep-sided
Calanque
Mountain in Australia
from carpark (with tap) is not as steep as the higher mountains and is open to beginners. The south face contains steeper, unmarked but well known rock climbing
Mount_Ngungun
Region in Thailand
Isthmus, the narrowest part of the peninsula. The western part has highly steep coasts, while on the east side river plains dominate. The largest river in the
Southern_Thailand
Large inlet to the river Severn in southwest Great Britain
Partnership draw the line between Lavernock Point and Sand Point, marked by Steep Holm and Flat Holm islands. Lavernock Point is also used as the boundary
Bristol_Channel
Island in Vanuatu
in Mount Tawe. The island is surrounded by a fringing reef, and its steep coast makes it difficult to land on from boats. The climate on the island is
Mota_(island)
World Heritage Site on the coast of southern England
The Jurassic Coast, also known as the Dorset and East Devon Coast, is a World Heritage Site on the English Channel coast of southern England. It stretches
Jurassic_Coast
largest stone graves in North Germany and lies just a few metres from the steep coast on the bay of Tromper Wiek, immediately by the cliff top path (54°39′11″N
Nobbin
Section of coastline
the coast is steep and rocky, the most prominent being Kiseleva Rock near the town of Tuapse. A distinctive feature of the Russian Black Sea coast is the
Russian_Black_Sea_coast
Peninsula on the Baltic coast of Jutland
und angrenzende Steilküsten [de] (Höftland Bockholmwick and adjacent steep coasts) Obere Treenelandschaft [de] (Upper Treene Landscape) Os bei Süderbrarup
Angeln
Part of the French coast on the English Channel
pronunciation: [kot dalbatʁ]; literally the Alabaster Coast in English) is part of the French coast of the English Channel, corresponding to the coastline
Côte_d'Albâtre
Mountain range in Canada and the United States
The Coast Mountain(s) (French: La chaîne Côtière) is a major mountain range in the Pacific Coast Ranges of western North America, extending from southwestern
Coast_Mountains
Area where land meets the sea or ocean
Aegean Sea. A cliffed coast or abrasion coast is one where marine action has produced steep declivities known as cliffs. A flat coast is one where the land
Coast
Isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top
In geomorphology, a butte (/bjuːt/ BEWT) is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top; buttes are smaller landforms
Butte
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England
intervals along the western Atlantic coast to the south of Hartland Point this landscape type is characterised by narrow, steep individual or multiple branching
North_Devon_Coast
Parish in Antigua and Barbuda
Beach tourism is popular in the southern peninsula, although rough and steep coasts limit this tourism to a small area. It is among the least diverse regions
Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda
Saint_Philip,_Antigua_and_Barbuda
Former natural arch in Hawaiʻi
Sea Arch was a 90-foot-high (27 m) natural arch of basalt on the southern coast of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Carved
Hōlei_Sea_Arch
German painter (1823–1916)
Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA Crater Lake in Scottish Highlands, 1861 and Steep Coast (Mediterranean Landscape),1863, Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany Braddock's
Paul_Weber_(artist)
Municipality in Algiers Province, Algeria
of its excellent anchorage at Cape Matifou, a rare advantage on this steep coast. According to Berbrugger's observations, the Matifou plain, dominated
El_Marsa,_Algiers
Temperate rainforest of the British Isles
once covered much of Ireland and the west coast of Great Britain. The majority of these fragments occur on steep-sided slopes above rivers and lakes which
Celtic_rainforest
Hilly region of Hiddensee, Germany
retreated very rapidly. The outcome is not purely positive however. The steep coast was indeed successfully protected, but there were still cliff collapses
Dornbusch_(Hiddensee)
Administrative divisions of Yerevan
a district of Yerevan. It located in the Hrazdan gorge, in the left steep coast. During the Persian rule it was officially translated as Dara-kend. According
Districts_of_Yerevan
Island in the Baltic Sea
municipality of Kröslin on the mainland. On the island, with its striking steep coast, is a 49 metre high lighthouse with one of the strongest beacons in the
Greifswalder_Oie
Small uninhabited island of Hong Kong
Steep Island, also known as Ching Chau (Chinese: 青洲) is a small uninhabited island of Hong Kong, located off the eastern coast of Clear Water Bay Peninsula
Steep_Island,_Hong_Kong
Hiking trail in Wales
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path (Welsh: Llwybr Arfordir Sir Benfro), often called the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, is a designated National Trail in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire_Coast_Path
Ferry port in the Faroe Islands
named Gamlarætt or in translation 'the old sheepfold'. This site has a steep coast with heavy breakers, necessitating the extensive use of breakwaters.
Gamlarætt
Geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock, and stump Submarine canyon – Steep-sided valley cut into the seabed
Glossary_of_landforms
Geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock
coastal geological landform consisting of a steep and often vertical column or columns of rock in the sea near a coast, formed by wave erosion. Stacks are formed
Stack_(geology)
1999 aircraft crash in the Atlantic Ocean
moved to idle, and, 1 second later, the aircraft entered an increasingly steep dive, resulting in weightlessness (zero-g) throughout the cabin. Despite
EgyptAir_Flight_990
German landscape artist, draftsman and etcher (1859–1925)
im Mecklenburgischen (Farm in Mecklenburg) Steilküste bei Ahrenshoop (Steep coast near Ahrenshoop) Mecklenburgische Winterlandschaft (1887) (Winter landscape)
Friedrich_Wachenhusen
Beach composed of gravel
centimetres (0.8 to 7.9 in) size range. Shingle beaches typically have a steep slope on both their landward and seaward sides. Shingle beaches form in
Shingle_beach
Genus of bugs
the Atlantic coasts of Europe; the name derives from Greek αἰπός, 'steep', thus, "lover of steep places." The species lives on the coasts of Ireland, southwest
Aepophilus
Mountain in the Antarctic
New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) in 1994; the name is suggested by the steep climb of the west side of the mountain. 78°03′S 163°42′E / 78.050°S 163
Péwé_Peak
Country in Southwestern Europe
originate in the island's centre and diverge towards the coast, sustained by abundant rainfall. The steep gradient and very high rainfall is a cause of flash
Portugal
Historical region in Germany and Poland
Germany, with a small portion in north-western Poland, at the southern coast of the Baltic Sea. Western Pomerania's boundaries have changed through the
Western_Pomerania
National park in Wales
Skomer. The southern coast is another contrast, with the limestone plateau and cliffs of the Castlemartin peninsula, the steep-sided wooded valleys inland
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Pembrokeshire_Coast_National_Park
Peninsula on the German coast of the Baltic Sea
Gotha, p. 40. ISBN 978-3-7301-0522-1. Fischland Darss-Zingst - Baltic Coast Cycle Route at www.germany-tourism.de. Accessed on 18 Dec 2011. Fischland-Darss-Zingst
Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Species of conifer
confined to steep-sided slopes and the bottoms of rocky canyons in the Santa Lucia Mountains, in the Big Sur region on the central coast of California
Abies_bracteata
Coral island in the Seychelles
seabirds. Additionally, aircraft landing is difficult, because of the steep coast that is littered with rocks. The prison on Marie Louise built in 2012
Marie_Louise_Island
Mountains in Southern France
the coast. Its highest peak is Mont Puget at 565m. The area has been protected by a national park since 2012. The massif is characterized by steep cliffs
Massif_des_Calanques
Long, narrow inlet with steep sides or cliffs, created by glacial activity
common in New Zealand English) is a long, relatively narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs in a valley created by a former glacier, which has since
Fjord
National coastline in East Asia
extend to the coast. The southern half is more irregular. In Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, for example, much of the coast is rocky and steep. South of this
Coastline_of_China
Country in South Asia
citizenship laws increasingly favour bloodline over birthplace, erecting steep legal obstacles for new or marginalised groups seeking to achieve substantive
India
Railway line in Sweden
follows a 150 year old right of way, which has tight curves together with a steep climb. Double track construction did take place between 2020 and 2023. Although
West_Coast_Line_(Sweden)
Municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Rendsburg-Eckernförde. The Ostseebad Schönhagen with a sandy beach and its steep coast is the largest place in the municipality. In addition, Brodersby, Dingelby
Brodersby, Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Brodersby,_Rendsburg-Eckernförde
Fruit of several cactus species
Selenicereus undatus, native to the southern regions of Mexico and the Pacific coast of Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. In the 21st century, its cultivation
Dragon_fruit
Mountain range in Greece
southeast to northwest. The slope towards the sea is very steep, and there is no road along the coast. The Greek National Road 77 (Chalcis - Istiaia) passes
Kantili
[ˈfɪʃlant], literally "fish land") is an isthmus on the southern Baltic Sea coast on the Bay of Mecklenburg in northeastern Germany. It is part of the peninsula
Fischland
Largest of the Great Lakes of North America
Kaministiquia River. The lake's outlet at St. Marys River has a relatively steep gradient with rapids. The Soo Locks enable ships to bypass the rapids and
Lake_Superior
U.S. state
glaciers, Somes Sound reaches depths of 175 feet (50 m). The extreme depth and steep drop-off allow large ships to navigate almost the entire length of the sound
Maine
UNESCO World Heritage Site
" Positano’s physical geography is defined by its steep, cliffside setting along the Amalfi Coast, where pastel-colored buildings appear to cascade down
Positano
Mountain in Labrador, Canada
Brave Mountain is a steep mountain, located less than 3 km (2 mi) southwest of Bishop's Mitre in northern Labrador, Canada. It is the highest peak of
Brave_Mountain
Waterfall in Victoria, Australia
the Otway Ranges to reach the coast for a fishing trip but became lost in dense bushland. Following a spur into a steep gully, they decided to trace a
Splitters_Falls
Coastal region of California, United States
of years. Far from the coast within the Los Padres National Forest, the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, accessible via a steep, narrow, 12-mile (19 km)
Big_Sur
Coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of an unglaciated river valley
estuarine river mouth, including fjords. These are long narrow inlets with steep sides or cliffs, created in a valley carved by glacial activity. In the
Ria
Long-distance footpath in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The East Coast Trail (ECT) is a long-distance coastal footpath located in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a developed trail
East_Coast_Trail
UNESCO heritage island off the coast of Kerry, Ireland
Tallaght. Skellig Michael is a steep, pyramidal and rugged rock (or "crag") of c. 18 ha (45 acres) on the Atlantic coast off the Iveragh Peninsula of County
Skellig_Michael
River in the United States
via a short segment of Steep Bank Creek. The lower section continues on its meandering path from about a mile southeast of Steep Bank Creek, draining into
Oyster_Creek_(Texas)
American actor and director (born 1943)
office film The Running Man. In the early 2000s, he played Captain Jack Steeper on the NBC series Third Watch from 2004 to 2005, appeared in several episodes
Paul_Michael_Glaser
Hill or ridge with a gentle slope on one side and a steep slope on the other
to south being taller and steeper on its south side. The Machinchang Formation outcrops in the Langkawi islands off the coast of northwestern Malaysia
Cuesta
Pedestrian bridge near Da Nang, Vietnam
designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens (avoiding a steep incline) and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. The bridge
Golden_Bridge_(Vietnam)
State highway in California, United States
Rockport. North of Rockport, the highway turns away from the Lost Coast to avoid steep and unstable highlands created by Mendocino triple junction uplift
California_State_Route_1
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