The fighting is so frequent, and the terrain so rugged and heavily populated by insurgent spotters, that the outpost's patrols dare not venture far.
The region's economic development is still hindered by rugged terrain, frequent earthquakes, and poor communications, and there is very little industry of any importance.
Geographical difficulties related to the mountainous terrain is frequent in Colombia (altitude range between 1000 and 4000 mts).
Performing rarely done repertory has earned Ms. Queler a reputation as a bel canto specialist, somewhat by default; it's terrain she frequents not least because she can lure stars like Ms. Swenson by offering them roles they don't otherwise get to perform.
Being a phenomenally useless golfer, I welcomed the chance to practise my swing in isolation – and to blame the terrain for my frequent misfires.
These potentially dangerous natural phenomena occur mostly in seismically-active regions where high orographic precipitations on rugged mountain terrain associated with frequent earthquakes and snowmelt contribute to several geological processes that lead to mass wasting and river-damming landslides (Korup and Tweed 2007; Allen et al. 2011; Evans et al. 2011; Crosta et al. 2013).
Mauna Kea's coastline is dominated by the Hamakua Coast, an area of rugged terrain created by frequent slumps and landslides on the volcano's flank.
Hardy men, they abided the swampy, mosquito- infested terrain and defied the frequent hurricanes, not to mention the indigenous bears, panthers, alligators, and wild boars.
The Battle of Greece presented a major challenge for Simpson's signals units, as rugged terrain, enemy action and frequent troop movements conspired to frustrate their efforts to maintain reliable communications.
For eight days, they crossed rugged terrain and were bedraggled by frequent rainstorms.
Specialized jumpers may choose to stay close to steep slopes and rugged terrain and thus avoid areas frequented by species that run and jump, while cliff climbers may exploit gradients and altitudes closed to others.
