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Plateau

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Nirvana - Plateau (Live On MTV Unplugged, 1993 / Unedited)

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Nirvana - Plateau [Lyrics]

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How Plateaus are formed | 2 types of Plateau

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Plateau- Meat Puppets

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Plateau

In geology and physical geography a plateau, is also called a high plain or a tableland. It is an area of a highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain that is raised significantly above the surrounding area, often with one or more sides with steep slopes. Plateaus can be formed by a number of processes, including upwelling of volcanic magma, extrusion of lava, and erosion by water and glaciers. Plateaus are classified according to their surrounding environment as intermontane, piedmont, or continental.
    • Formation 

    • Classification 

    • Large plateaus