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What is a ravine?
A ravine is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by the erosive action of a river or stream. In the story, the bus fell approximately 30 metres down a steep ravine on Fogo, highlighting the challenging and potentially dangerous terrain found on volcanic islands like those in Cape Verde.
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