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in winter, Iran ]] , Virginia ]] In topography, a summit is a point on a surface which is higher in Elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. Mathematically speaking, a summit is a local Maximum in elevation. The term "summit" is generally only used for a Mountain peak with some significant amount of Topographic Prominence or Topographic Isolation (distance from the nearest point of higher elevation); for example, a Boulder next to the main summit of a mountain is not considered a summit. Summits near a higher peak, with some prominence or isolation, but not reaching a certain cutoff value for these quantities, are often considered ''subsummits'' (or ''subpeaks'') of the higher peak, and are considered as part of the same mountain. A Pyramidal Peak is an exaggerated form produced by ice erosion of a mountain top. SEE ALSO |
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