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  • Mesa Definition: Understanding the Difference Between Buttes and Mesas
    A high flat-topped landform with cliff-like sides that is larger than a butte is called a mesa.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Butte: A smaller, isolated hill with a flat top and steep, often vertical sides.

    * Mesa: A larger, flat-topped landform with steep sides, often formed by erosion.

    * Plateau: A large, elevated area of relatively flat land, usually higher than a mesa.

    So, the key difference between a butte and a mesa is size. A butte is smaller, while a mesa is larger.

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