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Cirque Mountain

mountain, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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Cirque Mountain is the highest point in Newfoundland, Canada, reaching an elevation of 5,500 feet (1,700 m). It is located within the Torngat Mountains range in northern Labrador, Newfoundland. The Torngat Mountains are known for their rugged, glaciated peaks that rise abruptly from the sea, creating a dramatic fjord coastline.1

A cirque itself is an amphitheatre-shaped basin with steep walls, typically found at the head of a glacial valley. It is formed by glacial erosion and can sometimes contain a small lake called a tarn. The Torngat Mountains, including Cirque Mountain, are part of the Canadian Shield and are characterized by their severe glaciation.21

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  1. Gros Morne National Park
  2. Torngat Mountains
  3. cirque
  4. glacial landform - Cirques , tarns, U-shaped valleys, arêtes, and horns

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