A type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water, creating steep slopes, minimal vegetation, and a rugged appearance.
The Badlands of South Dakota are famous for their striking landscapes and unique geological formations.
A remote, barren, and rugged area that is difficult to cross or cultivate.
The explorers spent weeks mapping the surrounding badlands.
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A type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water, creating steep slopes, minimal vegetation, and a rugged appearance.
The Badlands National Park in South Dakota is famous for its striking landscapes of eroded buttes and pinnacles.