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The Difference Between a Butte, Mesa and Plateau
When traveling in the Southwest, you will discover plenty of the geologic and landscape features that end with the word butte, mesa or plateau —
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When traveling in the Southwest, you will discover plenty of the geologic and landscape features that end with the word butte, mesa or plateau —
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