The Emergence Machine

Scarp

physical · Geography · Level 13 · E3

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Emergence definition

A steep slope or cliff, often formed by faulting, erosion, or the edge of a plateau, where the structure of the terrain is altered by geological processes, resulting in a steep drop-off or slope.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
scarp
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL13L12L11L10L4L3L2L1L0ScarpFaultDisplacementDefense MechanismOrganismRockSlopeCliffCellLiveMechanism… intermediate l…DefenseEnvironmentForceFormActionChangeExistenceMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesScarpL13CliffL3SlopeL4FaultL12E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Cliff L3 (requires)
    A steep slope or cliff, often formed by faulting, erosion, or the edge of a plateau.
  • Slope L4 (requires)
    A steep slope or cliff, often formed by faulting, erosion, or the edge of a plateau.
  • Fault L12 (requires)
    A steep slope or cliff, often formed by faulting, erosion, or the edge of a plateau.