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geology
Also known as: klippen, thrust outlier
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In geology, a klippe is an isolated remnant of an overthrust rock mass that has been moved from its original position by faulting or folding. Erosion has separated it from the main body of the overthrust sheet, leaving it surrounded by younger, underlying rock. This geological feature is also referred to as a thrust outlier. A classic example of a klippe is Mythen Peak in the Alps. The term "klippe" originates from German, meaning "cliff" or "crag".12

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