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Ravine
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a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream
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Over time, the ravine has become a habitat for a variety of plant and animal species adapted to its unique microclimate.
The hikers descended cautiously into the ravine, navigating the rocky terrain and overhanging vegetation.
During heavy rains, the ravine fills quickly with rushing water, creating a powerful stream that carves deeper into the landscape.
The ravine cut through the forest, its steep sides marked by erosion from the flowing creek at its base.
Geologists study the formation of ravines to understand how water shapes the Earth's surface over millennia.
