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For other uses, see Morro (disambiguation).
A Morro is a rocky outcrop in the shallow waters of a harbor, often round in shape and sometimes very high. They are commonly made from hard granite or quartz.
Famous examples are the San Felipe del Morro Castle, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Morro Solar in Lima, Peru and Morro Rock in California, USA.
See also
Categories:- Bornhardts
- Portuguese loanwords
- Geology stubs
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