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  • Identifying Narrow Ravines: Gully, Chasm, Cleft & More
    A narrow ravine can be called several things, depending on its specific features and context:

    General Terms:

    * Gully: This is a common term for a narrow ravine, especially one formed by erosion.

    * Chasm: This term emphasizes the depth and steepness of the ravine.

    * Cleft: This term emphasizes the narrowness and tightness of the ravine.

    * Canyon: While canyons are typically wider and deeper, a very narrow canyon can be called a ravine.

    More Specific Terms:

    * Crevice: A narrow, deep crack or fissure in the earth's surface.

    * Gorge: A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often carved by a river.

    * Knick: A sudden change in the slope of a riverbed, often forming a steep ravine.

    * Hollow: A depression in the ground, often with a narrow, steep-sided entrance.

    The best term to use will depend on the specific features of the ravine.

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