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Isolation table

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See also

• geodesy
• physical geography
• summit (topography)
• summit eminence
• topographic elevation
• topographic prominence
• topography

It has been suggested that geodetic system be merged into this article or section. ... True-color image of the Earths surface and atmosphere Physical geography (also know as geosystems or physiography) is a subfield of geography that focuses on the systematic study of patterns and processes within the hydrosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere. ... A topographical summit is a point on a surface which is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. ... In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height or shoulder drop (in America) or prime factor (in Europe), is a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains, also known as peaks. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height or shoulder drop (in America) or prime factor (in Europe), is a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains, also known as peaks. ... For discussion of land surfaces themselves, see Terrain. ...

External links

• bivouac.com Canadian Mountain Encyclopedia
• peakbagger.com
• peaklist.org
• peakware.com World Mountain Encyclopedia
• summitpost.org