mägisõel
Mägisõel is an Estonian term that translates to "mountain sieve" or "mountain screen." It refers to a specific type of natural geological formation found in mountainous or hilly terrain. These formations are characterized by a pattern of bedrock outcrops, fissures, and erosion that create a porous or fragmented landscape. This allows water to percolate through the ground, often disappearing into the subsurface before re-emerging elsewhere, sometimes at a lower elevation.
The formation of mägisõel is typically a result of the interplay between geological structures, such as fault
The term is primarily used in geographical and geological contexts within Estonia. Understanding the concept of