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A butte (IPAEng: bju:t) is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small flat top, smaller than mesas, plateaus, and tables. In some regions the word is simply used for any hill. Buttes are prevalent in the western United States. The word "butte" comes from a French word meaning "small hill"; its use is prevalent in the western United States except the southwest, where "mesa" is used instead.

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A butte (IPAEng: bju:t) is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small flat top, smaller than mesas, plateaus, and tables. In some regions the word is simply used for any hill. Buttes are prevalent in the western United States. The word "butte" comes from a French word meaning "small hill"; its use is prevalent in the western United States except the southwest, where "mesa" is used instead.

Distinction from mesa

One standardFact: date=June 2008 holds that a mesa has a surface area over 1,000 square meters, while a butte has a surface area less than 1,000 square meters (11,250 square feet). Geographers use the rule of thumb that a mesa has a top that is wider than its height, while a butte's top is narrower than its height.

Formation

Buttes are formed by erosion when a cap of hard rock, often of volcanic origin, covers a layer of softer rock that is easily worn away. The hard rock avoids erosion while the soft rock around it wears down. One example of a noted butte is Chimney Rock. On a much smaller scale, the same process forms hoodoos. Image:Butte pdphoto roadtrip 24 bg 021604.jpg|Butte near Sedona, Arizona Image:BlackButteOR_Russell_ric00804.jpg|Black Butte, near Sisters, Oregon Image:Signal Mountain TX 1900.jpg|Signal Butte near Big Spring, Texas

See also

  • Plateau
  • Dissected plateau
  • Mesa
  • Potrero
  • Tepui
  • Tuya

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Anti-death penalty panel Sunday in Butte, Anaconda

The Montana StandardA panel of anti-death penalty spokespersons — including the Unabomber's brother, David Kaczynski — will be featured in Butte and Anaconda on Sunday.http://www.mtstandard.com/articles/2008/10/02/area/hjjbijjhj...

Crested Butte crushes Miners’ playoff dreams

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Butte commissioners to vote on settlement

KPAX MissoulaButte Silver Bow commissioners will be asked Wednesday night to approve a settlement agreement with the union for overtime pay for a dismissed city county employee.http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/global/story.asp?s=910880...

Butte-Silver Bow fires facilities manager

KAJ Kalispell Associated Press - October 1, 2008 10:44 AM ET BUTTE, Mont. (AP) - Two weeks after he pleaded guilty to felony theft charges, Butte-Silver Bow facilities manager Gary Lean has been...http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/global/story.asp?s=910486...

Three women sent to hospital after crash near Pilot Butte

Regina Leader-Post Three women were sent to hospital with undetermined injuries this morning after a three-vehicle crash occurred at the junction of the Trans-Canada Highway and the Pilot Butte service road. http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/story.html?id=6231c6b...

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Man charged in Butte with cruelty to 100 dogs

Billings GazetteBUTTE - A former Colorado man has been charged in Butte with felony cruelty to animals. Authorities say he was driving cross-country with 100 malnourished dogs crammed into a filthy school bus. Police arrested Phillip A. Brode, 60, Sunday evening in ... http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/10/07/news/stat...

Supercomputer could be super bump for Butte

Montana StandardA supercomputing company wants to bring a large investment into Butte, but the kryptonite of tight budgets threatens the project. Rocky Mountain Supercomputing Centers, a private nonprofit company, is scheduled to make an hour-long presentation Oct ... http://www.mtstandard.com/articles/2008/10/10/area/hjjbijijj...

Car thieves steal 10-year-old girl's Insulin

KVALThey had parked it at the Skinner Butte parking lot. Missing was some of Doane's Duck gear, a flute and a backpack full of Insulin and syringes. Doane has diabetes. Her grandma, Gloria Rust, couldn't believe it when she heard what happened. "They ... http://www.kval.com/news/local/30871514.html

Fundraising under way for 2009 Butte folk festival

Great Falls TribuneBUTTE — Fundraising efforts are under way for next year’s National Folk Festival, scheduled for July 10-12 in Butte. George Everett, a member of the Festival Executive Committee, says organizers must raise $1.2 million to ensure that they remain ... http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/...

Butte-Silver Bow sues former county facilities manager

Billings GazetteBUTTE - Butte-Silver Bow is suing former county facilities manager Gary Lean, seeking the return of more than $158,000 in salary and benefits he received while on administrative leave. Last month Lean pleaded guilty to felony theft and tampering with ... http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/10/08/news/stat...

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Buffy F

How much does it cost to file a restraining order in Butte County, CA?

Buffy FHere's a link to the fee schedule. You have to decide what type of restraining order you're talking about because I can't tell from your question. http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courtadmin/documents/...
John K

Why would Obama want to go to Butte MT for the Independence Day celebration?

John Khe heard if you kiss a few BUTTEs , he might get elected
Demolition Lover

What is a real life example of a butte?

Demolition LoverGoogle Monument Valley and take your pick. The Mittens is a spectacular example.
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momokins

cheesecake! I have one 8 oz package of cream cheese , no sour cream, I do have sugar, and butte. Can i make a

momokinsI never use sour cream in mine and it always gets good reviews! http://busycooks.about.com/od/dessertrecipe1/r/fastestcheeseca.htm

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