Arête

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An example of an arête in the Lake District, UK.

An arête is a ridge formed by glacial erosion. Aretes are often formed where the steep backwalls of two adjacent corries meet. Striding Edge in the Lake District is a good example of an arete, formed during the last ice age.

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