kalliorinteen
Kalliorinteen is a term used in Finnish geography and geology to describe a steep, exposed rocky slope characterized by bedrock outcrops, limited soil formation, and potential for rockfall. The name derives from Finnish kallio meaning rock and rinne meaning slope. Grammatically, kalliorinteen is the genitive singular form of kalliorinne, used in place names and field descriptions.
In physical geography, kalliorinteen features are typically found in bedrock-dominated terrains of the Fennoscandian Shield and
Geologically, kalliorinteen slopes are often steep, with exposed bedding or joint networks. Weathering and freeze-thaw cycles
Ecologically, the surfaces host specialized lichens and mosses, and the adjacent ledges may support hardy vascular
See also: cliff, escarpment, rock shelter, talus, periglacial environment.