Difference between revisions of "Prominence"
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| − | In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography topography], '''prominence''', also known as autonomous height, relative height, shoulder drop (in North America), or prime factor (in Europe), is a [[concept]] used in the categorization of hills and [[mountains]], also known as peaks. It is a [[measure]] of the [[independent]] stature of a [[summit]]; compare [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topographic_profile topographic profile]. | + | In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topography topography], '''prominence''', also known as autonomous height, relative height, shoulder drop (in North America), or prime factor (in Europe), is a [[concept]] used in the categorization of hills and [[mountains]], also known as peaks. It is a [[measure]] of the [[independent]] stature of a [[summit]]; compare [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topographic_profile topographic profile].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topographic_prominence] |
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Revision as of 12:25, 9 June 2011
Origin
Middle English promynent, from Latin prominent-, prominens, from present participle of prominēre to jut forward, from pro- forward + -minēre (akin to mont-, mons mountain)
Definitions
- 1: standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
- 2a : readily noticeable : conspicuous
Description
In topography, prominence, also known as autonomous height, relative height, shoulder drop (in North America), or prime factor (in Europe), is a concept used in the categorization of hills and mountains, also known as peaks. It is a measure of the independent stature of a summit; compare topographic profile.[1]
