Escarpment Collection

Northern Irish coastline with wide sandy beaches in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

Benevenagh from Limavady Rd - a view along a country road with two boys to buildings beyond and the escarpment in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Londonderry; Magilligan)

A gigantic scarp on the surface of Uranus moon, Miranda. It is the sheerest known cliff in the solar system. It may be 3 miles high

Hags Head, Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Saudi Arabian desert. Combined infrared and visible satellite image of the Jabal Tuwayq ridge (down centre) in the rocky desert region of Najd in central Saudi Arabia. North is at top

Benevenagh from Magilligan - a view along a country road with two boys to buildings beyond and the escarpment in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Londonderry; Magilligan)

A Samburu warrior looks out across the eastern scarp of Africas Great Rift Valley at Poro, Northern Kenya where the land drop precipitously 3, 000 feet

Gum trees in a billabong at Rawnsley and the south west escarpment of Wilpena Pound, a huge natural basin, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia

Vulture flying above Jinbar waterfalls (Jin Bahir Falls), Simien mountains national park, Ethiopia

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Pre-Dawn View of Mount Whitney through the Alabama Hills Mobius Arch

Sandstone escarpment above Wilpuna Valley, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia, Pacific

Farmhouse beneath limestone scarp, Glwyseg mountain, Llangollen, Clwyd, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

The Quiraing escarpment (The Table) ( The Prison), overlooking the Sound of Rsay, Trotternish, Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Slopes of the Quiraing, a geological wonder, its distinctive features resulting from landslips of basalt lavas upon softer sedimentary rocks beneath, northeast coast of Trotternish Peninsula

Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Portrait of Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Aerial of the Tundavala Gap, great escarpment Serra da Leba, Lubango, Angola, Africa

Orlowski Cliff, Baltic Sea at sunset, Gdynia, Pomerania, Poland

Sunrise at Baltic beach near the Gdynia, Pomerania, Poland

Baltic coast near the Gdynia, Poland

Sunrise at Baltic beach near the Gdynia, Poland

View towards Cribyn from Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales, September. The outcrops of Devonian age, Old Red Sandstone forms escarpments carved by glaciers during the last ice age

The southern approach to Pen-y-ghent, one of theYorkshire 3 Peaks. The summit comprises Carboniferous age Millstone Grit, overlying Carboniferous Limestone that forms the outcrop in the image

USA, South, Arkansas, Petit Jean State Park

Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Gelada baboon and giant lobelia in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

a pair of Gelada baboon in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Gelada baboon silhouette in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Gelada baboon family in Simien Mountains National Park, Northern Ethiopia

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) - a milecastle on Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, England. Date: circa 1920s

Fan y Big, Cribyn and Pen y Fan viewed from the south east, with storm clouds approaching. These are three glacial cwm's, corries / cirques carved into the Devonian, Old Red Sandstone escarpment

View along the Roaches Ridge towards the distinctive hill, Hen Cloud. The ridge is an escarpment of dipping Carboniferous, Namurian Sandstone, near Leek, Staffordshire, UK. August, 2022

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Canada, Ontario, Niagara on the Lake. overview of the Niagara river and the Niagara Escarpment. Date: 16/12/2008

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Magela Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Magela Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Magela Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Jim Jim Falls, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Arnhem Land escarpment, at the edge of Kakadu National Park, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Escarpment reflected in Victoria River, Gregory National Park / Jutpurra National Park, Northern Territory, Australia Date: 02/02/2008

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Lightning Dreaming - home of Aboriginal spiritual ancestor Namarrgon - the Lightning Man, Arnhem Land Escarpment, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia - aerial Date: 02/02/2008

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Australia, New South Wales, Southern Highlands, View over Kangaroo Valley from Manning Lookout Date: 02/02/2006

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Australia, New South Wales, Southern Highlands, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park Date: 02/02/2006

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Southern Highlands, Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park, New South Wales, Australia Date: 02/02/2006

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Australia, New South Wales, Blue Mountains, View across Kings Tableland and Jamison Valley from Jamisons Lookout, Wentworth Falls Picnic Area Date: 02/02/2006

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The escarpment is a natural wonder that can be found in various parts of the world, each offering its own unique beauty and charm. From the stunning Northern Irish coastline with its wide sandy beaches in Ballycastle, County Antrim, to the majestic Benevenagh seen from Limavady Rd, this geological formation never fails to captivate. Venturing further south along the coast, one encounters Hags Head at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland. Here, towering cliffs overlook the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a breathtaking sight that showcases nature's grandeur. But it's not just on Earth where escarpments leave us awestruck. Even outer space holds its own version of this phenomenon. Miranda, one of Uranus' moons, boasts a gigantic scarp on its surface – a testament to celestial wonders beyond our imagination. Traveling eastward brings us to Saudi Arabia's desert landscape adorned with mesmerizing escarpments. The rugged terrain stands as a testament to nature's power and resilience against harsh conditions. Back in Northern Ireland lies another perspective of Benevenagh from Magilligan – an awe-inspiring view that highlights both strength and serenity simultaneously, and are not only visually striking but also hold cultural significance for many communities around the world. In Africa's Samburu tribe landscape, a warrior gazes out across an eastern scarp - symbolizing their connection with ancestral lands and ancient traditions. Australia too has its share of captivating escarpments; gum trees dotting billabongs at Rawnsley create a picturesque scene against Wilpena Pound's southwest escarpment - showcasing Australia’s diverse natural beauty. Moving towards Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains National Park reveals yet another facet of these formations: vultures soaring above Jinbar waterfalls (Jin Bahir Falls). This juxtaposition between life and death creates an eerie yet fascinating spectacle.