volcanic mesa
C4794
concept
A volcanic mesa is a flat-topped, steep-sided landform created when resistant volcanic rock, often from lava flows or ash deposits, protects the underlying layers from erosion.
Aliases (2)
- flat-topped mountain ×1
- volcanic rock formation ×1
Instances (3)
- Pajarito Plateau
- Elephant Back ("volcanic rock formation")
- Table Mountain ("flat-topped mountain")