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Coire an Eich is a glacial corrie in the Scottish Highlands, associated with Ben Alder and the remote upland country around the mountain. A corrie is a steep-sided hollow excavated by glacial ice, typically with a pronounced back wall and a basin that may hold a lochan or seasonal snow. Coire an Eich is identified by this landform and its mountain setting rather than by settlement or built infrastructure.
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Where is Coire an Eich located?
Coire an Eich is a glacial corrie in the Scottish Highlands associated with Ben Alder. It lies in the remote upland country around the mountain.
What is a glacial corrie?
A glacial corrie is a steep-sided hollow excavated by ice. It often has a pronounced back wall and a basin that may hold a lochan or seasonal water.
What mountain is associated with Coire an Eich?
Coire an Eich is associated with Ben Alder. The surrounding landscape is remote Highland upland rather than a heavily settled area.
Can a corrie contain a lochan?
Yes, corries often have a basin that can hold a lochan or seasonal water. This kind of basin is part of the glacial landform seen at places such as Coire an Eich.
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