outcropping (Meaning)

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outcropping (n)

the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land

outcropping Sentence Examples

  1. The rugged outcropping of granite jutted out from the hillside, a testament to the Earth's geological forces.
  2. The ancient fossil bed was visible in the outcropping along the riverbank, revealing the area's prehistoric past.
  3. The hikers stumbled upon an unexpected outcropping of slate, providing a pristine resting spot amidst the wilderness.
  4. The geologist examined the layers of sediment in the outcropping, gaining insights into the region's tectonic history.
  5. The climbers scaled the sheer outcropping with practiced ease, their ropes swaying in the breeze.
  6. The minerals in the outcropping sparked in the sunlight, creating a mesmerizing iridescent display.
  7. The outcropping served as a convenient landmark for boaters navigating the treacherous river rapids.
  8. The botanist discovered a rare species of fern thriving in the sheltered nooks of the outcropping.
  9. The photographer captured the dramatic play of light and shadow on the outcropping, creating a captivating image.
  10. The outcropping cast a protective shadow over the nearby campsite, shielding it from the scorching sun.

FAQs About the word outcropping

the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land

surfacing, bobbing (up), cropping (up), happening, dawning, erupting,emerging, shooting (up), rising, springing (up)

evaporating, evaporating, vanishing, melting (away), fading, fading, clearing, dissolving, disappearing, clearing

The rugged outcropping of granite jutted out from the hillside, a testament to the Earth's geological forces.

The ancient fossil bed was visible in the outcropping along the riverbank, revealing the area's prehistoric past.

The hikers stumbled upon an unexpected outcropping of slate, providing a pristine resting spot amidst the wilderness.

The geologist examined the layers of sediment in the outcropping, gaining insights into the region's tectonic history.