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Outcrop
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a visible exposure of rock or geological strata at the Earth's surface, often occurring on hillsides, cliffs, or other elevated areas, providing insight into the underlying geological structure
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Hiking along the trail, we encountered an impressive outcrop of sedimentary rock, revealing layers formed over millions of years.
Geologists often study outcrops to observe and analyze the composition, structure, and sequence of rocks.
to outcrop
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appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground
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