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How were the isolated hills of Bahia’s plateaus formed?

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Map of South America with the Brazilian state of Bahia highlighted in white on the eastern coast of Brazil. Major cities in Bahia, including Salvador, Feira de Santana, Vitoria da Conquista, and Itabuna, are marked. An inset map in the lower left corner shows Bahia's location within Brazil, highlighted in purple. Surrounding countries and major South American cities are also labeled.
Bahia

The isolated hills found on the plateaus of Bahia, known as inselbergs, were formed through the process of erosion. These steep-sided landforms were left behind as the surrounding landscape was worn away over time.1