1. Plateaus, Mesas, and Buttes
A collection of pictures

2. Plateaus
Plateaus, known variously as tablelands or flat-topped mountains, are regions elevated thousands of feet above their surroundings. They are found on continents around the world, in countries ranging from Algeria to Mexico, from Mongolia to Zimbabwe.

3. Some plateaus around the world exist at such great heights that their climate is harsh and living conditions are bleak. Others, at much lower elevations, offer more favorable conditions. The terrain of some plateaus is unbroken and flat. The terrain of many others has been eroded away by water and wind over millions of years to create distinct and unusual landforms. As such, many plateaus are landforms filled with landforms.

10. Horseshoe Pasture Plateau, Zion National Park, Utah

13. Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, USA.
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14. New Mexico

16. The Grand Canyon cuts through a plateau

17. Utah

18. Nebraska