lineament
geology
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In geology, a lineament is a linear feature on the Earth's surface that indicates a characteristic, such as a fault or subsurface structure. These are often visible as topographic features. The term can also refer to the outline or contour of a body or figure, particularly a face. The word "lineament" comes from the Latin word "lineare," meaning to draw a line.1
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