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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn yən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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Outer coast transients, numbering about 210 animals, were most often found within 20 kilometers of the continental shelf break, particularly near submarine canyons.

From Science Daily

A vast canyon of buried garbage has been smoldering inside a landfill in the Santa Clarita Valley, inducing geysers of liquid waste onto the surface and noxious fumes into the air.

From Los Angeles Times

Malibu residents were warned Sunday to continue looking out for mudslides and debris flow, particularly in the canyons.

From Los Angeles Times

The storm flooded some streets and highways, sent mud and rocks sliding onto some canyon roads and made for treacherous driving conditions.

From Los Angeles Times

At that rate, forecasters expect generally minor and shallow debris flows, as well as rockslides and mudslides in canyons.

From Los Angeles Times