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claim:the-berryessa-staircase-is-an-extreme-example-of-roughness-at-workThe Berryessa staircase is an extreme example of roughness at work.
Illustrates how irregularity can generate life.
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- Berryessa staircasesupportsAn irregular staircase volume modified again and again during construction until each part was a near-perfect volume; an extreme example of roughness.
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