What do you call pointed ridge left by glaciers eroding rocks in two directions?

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The pointed ridge left by glaciers eroding rocks in two directions is called a "horn." Horns are formed when multiple glaciers erode a mountain peak from different sides, creating a sharp, pyramidal shape. A well-known example of a horn is the Matterhorn in the Alps.

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