Tarn

/tɑːrn/

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A 'tarn' is specifically formed by glacial activity, not just any small lake.

The valley's tarn bore clear marks of its glacial origins.

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Tarns are found high in mountains and may require hiking to visit.

After hours of climbing, we reached an isolated tarn.

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Tarns often represent untouched natural beauty, ideal for scenic descriptions.

The sunrise over the tarn was breathtaking.

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