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piere
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crevasse

A fissure or crack in the earth’s surface caused by stress from differential movement over an uneven surface.

Alternative/related Māori terms

kāpiti, matata

Associated features

āpiti | gorge tahā | chasm kopia | gully

motunga huka papanga huka paparite huka pārae huka piere