Erosion Landform ( 14. Malpais )

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•  A malpaís is characterized by eroded rocks of volcanic origin.

• Can found in an arid environment.

• Meaning of badland. 

• The area as being unusable for crops.

• malpaís form by erosion of sedimentary rocks.

• It is associated  of lava plain-terrain.

example;

               -El Malpais National Monument ,New Mexico.
               -Carrizozo Malpaís
               -Jornada del Muerto Volcano,Tularosa Basin's