Fajã De Cima, Cape Verde
(, of unknown etymology) is a Portuguese term of obscure origin used to describe Supralittoral zone, supratidal scree, talus at the foot of coastal cliffs, caused by landslides or lava flows.G. Lameiras et al. (2009), p.827 Although relatively common world-wide, they are distinctive features of the Azores and Madeira, as well as of the Canary Islands, where the equivalent term in Canarian Spanish is (). The term also designates a small flat piece of land, generally cultivable and located by the sea, formed of materials fallen from cliffs. Another Canarian word for lava is , literally, "low island". Geology Fajãs are created from collapsing cliffs or lava flows and are identifiable along the coast as "flat" surfaces, relative to other geological forms. Tides and tidal currents have only minor influence on coastal morphology, and therefore sedimentation and deposits there became permanent. Composed of fertile soils, these Microclimate, microclimates allow the cultivation of ...
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Miradouro Da Fajã Do Vimes, Vista Da Fajã, Calheta, Ilha De São Jorge, Açores
Miradouro is a Brazil, Brazilian Municipalities of Brazil, municipality located in the Federative units of Brazil, state of Minas Gerais. The city belongs to the mesoregion of Zona da Mata (Minas Gerais), Zona da Mata and to the microregion of Muriaé. As of 2020, the estimated population was 10,787. See also * List of municipalities in Minas Gerais References

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