What is a cape?

A cape is a headland of large size extending into a body of water, usually the sea. It can be looked at as the opposite of a Bay.

A cape is a prominent landform that extends into a body of water, usually the sea. It is a high point of land that markedly juts out into the water, forming a notable projection from the coastline. Capes are formed by various geological processes, including the action of waves and currents that erode the land over time or by tectonic activity.

They often serve as navigational landmarks for sailors and can significantly influence local weather patterns by extending into different water currents or weather systems.

Capes have a shorter geologic lifespan as they are subject to erosion, mainly tidal.

Capes can be formed by glaciers, volcanoes, and changes in sea level.

Some of the famous Capes are:

Cape Comorin – India

Cape of Good Hope – S.Africa

Cape Horn – S.America

Cape Cod – USA (Massachusetts)