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The Beauty of Terraced Fields
The Beauty of Terraced Fields
Alan Taylor
|Sep 28, 2016
|27 Photos
|In Focus
For thousands of years, when farmers in mountainous regions have expanded their farms to grow crops on the steep slopes, they have carved massive steps into the terrain, forming terraces of many small platforms. Following the contours of the mountains, the edges of the terraces create sinuous patterns in the landscape, presenting picturesque images. Gathered here are photos from China, Switzerland, Vietnam, Peru, the Philippines, and Japan.
More:
http://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2016/09/the-beauty-of-terraced-fields/502058/
Environment & Energy:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1127105382
