Col

The col is a concept in topography. It is the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks.[1][2]

In order to find out the prominence of a peak, a key col is used. This is the highest col between the peak and its parent peak.[1]

References
  1. "Glossary of Terms". peakbagger.com. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
  2. Whittow, J.B. (1984). The Penguin dictionary of physical geography. Penguin. ISBN 0-14-051094-X.


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