Backscarp
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backscarp is a noun meaning (geology) The scarp formed by a landslide, located at the rearmost (highest) point. The extent of a landslide runs from backscarp to toe.
Meaning
(geology) The scarp formed by a landslide, located at the rearmost (highest) point. The extent of a landslide runs from backscarp to toe.
Word Forms
- backscarps
Antonyms for backscarp
Common opposites include toe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scarp, anti-scarp, scarping, escarp, scarpland, scar.
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