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Welcome to the collection of images dedicated to various gorges — natural formations where rocks and mountain ranges meet, creating narrow and deep passages. If you're looking for photographs of gorges, you'll find high-quality images here that showcase their unique physical characteristics and surroundings.

A gorge is a narrow, elongated depression or rupture in mountainous or hilly terrain, often formed as a result of erosion, tectonic fractures, or the impact of water. Gorges are typically characterized by steep or nearly vertical walls, which may be exposed rocks, cliffs, or debris slopes. The bottom of the gorge may contain river flows, streams, or even dry riverbeds, creating additional natural elements in the landscape.

The surrounding environment of gorges includes a variety of ecosystems: from dense vegetation in the lower sections, where moisture accumulates, to sparse vegetation on steep slopes. Gorges often feature various landforms — rock outcrops, grottos, overhanging ledges, as well as picturesque waterfalls and cascades.

Gorges can exist in different climatic conditions and seasons, which affects their appearance and natural processes. In winter, gorges are often covered with ice and snow, while in summer, they can concentrate coolness and shade. In autumn and spring, the changing vegetation and the intensity of water flows, caused by melting snow or heavy rains, are particularly noticeable in gorges.

Overall, a gorge is not only a geographical object but also an important element of the natural landscape, playing a significant role in shaping the local flora and fauna, as well as in the hydrological regime of the areas in which it is located.

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A wooden bridge connecting two sides of a mountain gorge
Bridge over a Mountain Gorge in a Picturesque Landscape