description Blue Mountains Escarpment Overview
The Blue Mountains Escarpment is a prominent geological fault line and cliff face in New South Wales, Australia. Formed primarily from Hawkesbury sandstone, it marks the dramatic eastern edge of the Blue Mountains plateau as it descends into the Sydney Basin. This rugged terrain features well-known natural landmarks such as the Three Sisters and Echo Point, and it plays a central role in the region's extensive national park and hiking trail network.
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Blue Mountains Escarpment ranks #17 of 54 in the Escarpment ranking, behind Deccan Trap Escarpment, ahead of Arnhem Land Escarpment.
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