These peaks are smaller than fort-like peaks. They have broad lower parts and slender upper parts, resembling a pagoda. The surrounding slopes are steep and mainly form as a result of weathering along two sets of vertical joints. These peaks are usually isolated.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Editor information
Editors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2020 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
About this entry
Cite this entry
(2020). Tower-Shaped Granite Peak. In: Chen, A., Ng, Y., Zhang, E., Tian, M. (eds) Dictionary of Geotourism. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_2589
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2538-0_2589
Published:
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-13-2537-3
Online ISBN: 978-981-13-2538-0
eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental ScienceReference Module Physical and Materials ScienceReference Module Earth and Environmental Sciences