A pyramidal peak is a sharp, pointed mountain top that looks like a pyramid and is formed by the action of glaciers. During the ice age, glaciers moved and carved away the sides of mountains, creating corries. When three or more glaciers erode corries on different sides of the same mountain, they create a sharp-edged summit. This process leaves behind a prominent peak, with ridge-like arms extending downwards, often creating a dramatic and recognisable landscape. An example of a pyramidal peak is the Matterhorn in the Alps, recognised for its striking shape. Pyramidal peaks are important in geography as they show the powerful effects of glacial erosion over time.
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