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	[[Category:Terrain features]]		[[Category:Terrain features\| ]]
	[[Category:Structures]]		[[Category:Structures]]

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.~~{{Upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}~~		* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.{{Upcoming\|~~Third Drop 2026~~}}		* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.{{Upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.

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	In contrast to windswept hills, however, mountains and valleys are smoothly shaped with rolling hills. '''Plateaus''' occur at slightly higher erosion or lower continentalness, which are similar to mountains but flattened at around Y=130. More inland, both mountains, valleys, and plateaus can stretch over huge areas with much higher elevation. At the border of different terrain types, steep slopes or cliffs form.		In contrast to windswept hills, however, mountains and valleys are smoothly shaped with rolling hills. '''Plateaus''' occur at slightly higher erosion or lower continentalness, which are similar to mountains but flattened at around Y=130. More inland, both mountains, valleys, and plateaus can stretch over huge areas with much higher elevation. At the border of different terrain types, steep slopes or cliffs form.

	Common terrain features created by peaks and valleys (weirdness) are '''mountain rings'''. Mountain peaks or plateaus can enclose lower valleys, although they are sometimes incomplete. When the weirdness reaches extreme values, these valleys can reach extreme depths and form craters, sometimes reaching the bottom [[Minecraft:bedrock]] layers. ~~When~~ this occurs, stone walls more than a hundred blocks tall are formed to separate the water from the lava above the bedrock.		Common terrain features created by peaks and valleys (weirdness) are '''mountain rings'''. Mountain peaks or plateaus can enclose lower valleys, although they are sometimes incomplete. When the weirdness reaches extreme values, these valleys can reach extreme depths and form craters, sometimes reaching the bottom [[Minecraft:bedrock]] layers. {{IN\|be}}, when this occurs, stone walls more than one hundred blocks tall are formed to separate the water from the lava above the bedrock, creating a sinkhole. Depending on the continentalness, extreme weirdness values can also create huge mountain peaks or surface cave biomes instead.

	The peaks and valleys noise usually creates [[Minecraft:rivers]] between mountains or plateaus. Depending on the continentalness, these vary in width and depth. High-erosion terrain like [[Minecraft:swamps]] can also be affected, but oceans and mushroom fields are not.		The peaks and valleys noise usually creates [[Minecraft:rivers]] between mountains or plateaus. Depending on the continentalness, these vary in width and depth. High-erosion terrain like [[Minecraft:swamps]] can also be affected, but oceans and mushroom fields are not.
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	File:StarterSeed -2965711870629693628.png\|A typical [[Minecraft:Jagged Peaks\|jagged peaks]] mountain ring		File:StarterSeed -2965711870629693628.png\|A typical [[Minecraft:Jagged Peaks\|jagged peaks]] mountain ring
	File:StarterSeed 8888034329335250 lake.png\|The rare occurrence of a massive ~~"crater lake"~~ reaching the bedrock		File:StarterSeed 8888034329335250 lake.png\|The rare occurrence of a massive sinkhole reaching the bedrock
	File:StarterSeed -6897082504097952427 valleys.png\|Mountains reaching the terain generation limit, along with smooth valleys		File:StarterSeed -6897082504097952427 valleys.png\|Mountains reaching the terain generation limit, along with smooth valleys
	File:Plateau Savanna.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Savanna Plateau\|savanna plateau]]		File:Plateau Savanna.jpg\|A [[Minecraft:Savanna Plateau\|savanna plateau]]

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	=== General terrain generation ===		=== General terrain generation ===
	{{Main\|World generation#Terrain}}		{{Main\|World generation#Terrain}}
	The surface in the Overworld is generated using 3D Perlin noise, which creates pseudo-random variation. More variation is created by three noise ~~paramters~~: continentalness, erosion, and peaks and valleys. These are also tied to [[Minecraft:biome]] placement.		The surface in the Overworld is generated using 3D Perlin noise, which creates pseudo-random variation. More variation is created by three noise parameters: continentalness, erosion, and peaks and valleys. These are also tied to [[Minecraft:biome]] placement.

	Some features created by this algorithm include:		Some features created by this algorithm include:

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	In contrast to windswept hills, however, mountains and valleys are smoothly shaped with rolling hills. '''Plateaus''' occur at slightly higher erosion or lower continentalness, which are similar to mountains but flattened at around Y=130. More inland, both mountains, valleys, and plateaus can stretch over huge areas with much higher elevation. At the border of different terrain types, steep slopes or cliffs form.		In contrast to windswept hills, however, mountains and valleys are smoothly shaped with rolling hills. '''Plateaus''' occur at slightly higher erosion or lower continentalness, which are similar to mountains but flattened at around Y=130. More inland, both mountains, valleys, and plateaus can stretch over huge areas with much higher elevation. At the border of different terrain types, steep slopes or cliffs form.

	Common terrain features created by peaks and valleys (weirdness) are '''mountain rings'''. Mountain peaks or plateaus can enclose lower valleys, although they are sometimes incomplete. When the weirdness reaches ~~very high or low~~ values, these valleys can reach extreme depths and form craters, sometimes reaching the bottom [[Minecraft:bedrock]] layers. When this occurs, stone walls more than a hundred blocks tall are formed to separate the water from the lava above the bedrock.		Common terrain features created by peaks and valleys (weirdness) are '''mountain rings'''. Mountain peaks or plateaus can enclose lower valleys, although they are sometimes incomplete. When the weirdness reaches extreme values, these valleys can reach extreme depths and form craters, sometimes reaching the bottom [[Minecraft:bedrock]] layers. When this occurs, stone walls more than a hundred blocks tall are formed to separate the water from the lava above the bedrock.

	The peaks and valleys noise usually creates [[Minecraft:rivers]] between mountains or plateaus. Depending on the continentalness, these vary in width and depth. High-erosion terrain like [[Minecraft:swamps]] can also be affected, but oceans and mushroom fields are not.		The peaks and valleys noise usually creates [[Minecraft:rivers]] between mountains or plateaus. Depending on the continentalness, these vary in width and depth. High-erosion terrain like [[Minecraft:swamps]] can also be affected, but oceans and mushroom fields are not.
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	==== Cliff ====		==== Cliff ====
	{{Confuse\|Stony Shore}}		{{Confuse\|Stony Shore}}
	Oceanic cliffs are steep vertical slopes that can sometimes generate when mountainous terrain borders an [[Minecraft:ocean]]. Oceans near cliffs are often deep and sometimes ~~very~~ small. The cliffs expose many [[Minecraft:caves]], while the surface terrain ends abruptly.		Oceanic cliffs are steep vertical slopes that can sometimes generate when mountainous terrain borders an [[Minecraft:ocean]]. Oceans near cliffs are often deep and sometimes small. The cliffs expose many [[Minecraft:caves]], while the surface terrain ends abruptly.

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	==== Fjord ====		==== Fjord ====
	{{Redirect\|Fjord\|the mission in ~~minecraft dungeons~~\|Dungeons:Frosted Fjord}}		{{Redirect\|Fjord\|the mission in {{MCD}}\|Dungeons:Frosted Fjord}}
	Fjords happen when rivers cut through high-medium elevation terrain. Rivers are deeper here than usual.		Fjords happen when rivers cut through high-medium elevation terrain. Rivers are deeper here than usual.

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Shore}} In [[Minecraft:stony shores]], [[Minecraft:gravel]] and stone alternate similarly, forming strips. Floating gravel is replaced by stone.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Shore}} In [[Minecraft:stony shores]], [[Minecraft:gravel]] and stone alternate similarly, forming strips. Floating gravel is replaced by stone.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Snowy Slopes}} In [[Minecraft:groves]] and [[Minecraft:Snowy Slopes\|snowy slopes]],{{Fn\|Also affected by [[#Mountain slopes\|mountain slope]] mechanisms\|name=slope}} [[Minecraft:Powder Snow\|powder snow]] and [[Minecraft:snow blocks]] alternate as the first layer, forming patches of powder snow.{{Fn\|\|name=snow}}		* {{BiomeSprite\|Snowy Slopes}} In [[Minecraft:groves]] and [[Minecraft:Snowy Slopes\|snowy slopes]],{{Fn\|Also affected by [[#Mountain slopes\|mountain slope]] mechanisms\|name=slope}} [[Minecraft:Powder Snow\|powder snow]] and [[Minecraft:snow blocks]] alternate as the first layer, forming patches of powder snow.{{Fn\|\|name=snow}}
	** In the first layers below, powder snow alternates with [[Minecraft:dirt]] in groves or the [[Minecraft:Terrain features#Mountain slopes\|mountain slopes]] noise in snowy slopes. This results in powder snow patches reaching depth, while snow blocks only ~~cover~~ the surface.		** In the first layers below, powder snow alternates with [[Minecraft:dirt]] in groves or the [[Minecraft:Terrain features#Mountain slopes\|mountain slopes]] noise in snowy slopes. This results in powder snow patches reaching depth, while snow blocks cover only the surface.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Frozen Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Frozen Peaks\|frozen peaks]], [[Minecraft:ice]] replaces the top few layers in ~~very~~ small blobs. [[Minecraft:Packed Ice\|Packed ice]] generates in larger strips between [[Minecraft:snow blocks]], both in the top few layers.{{Fn\|\|name=snow}}{{Fn\|\|name=slope}}		* {{BiomeSprite\|Frozen Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Frozen Peaks\|frozen peaks]], [[Minecraft:ice]] replaces the top few layers in small blobs. [[Minecraft:Packed Ice\|Packed ice]] generates in larger strips between [[Minecraft:snow blocks]], both in the top few layers.{{Fn\|\|name=snow}}{{Fn\|\|name=slope}}
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Windswept Hills}} In [[Minecraft:Windswept Hills\|windswept hills]], as well as [[Minecraft:Frozen Oceans\|frozen oceans]] {{In\|be}}, [[Minecraft:stone]] replaces most dirt and grass in the first few layers, making the latter generate in patches.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Windswept Hills}} In [[Minecraft:Windswept Hills\|windswept hills]], as well as [[Minecraft:Frozen Oceans\|frozen oceans]] {{In\|be}}, [[Minecraft:stone]] replaces most dirt and grass in the first few layers, making the latter generate in patches.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Windswept Savanna}} Similarly, in [[Minecraft:Windswept Savanna\|windswept savannas]], stone generates in strips in the first few layers. The top grass layer is replaced by [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] in some patches.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Windswept Savanna}} Similarly, in [[Minecraft:Windswept Savanna\|windswept savannas]], stone generates in strips in the first few layers. The top grass layer is replaced by [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] in some patches.
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	==== Mountain slopes ====		==== Mountain slopes ====
	The [[Minecraft:Jagged Peaks\|jagged peaks]], [[Minecraft:Frozen Peaks\|frozen peaks]], and [[Minecraft:Snowy Slopes\|snowy slopes]] biomes all use a mechanism to determine steep slopes. North and east cliffs replace other blocks in the first few layers with [[Minecraft:stone]], or [[Minecraft:Packed Ice\|packed ice]] in frozen peaks, where only a thin snow layer ~~will generate~~ on top.<gallery widths="200">		The [[Minecraft:Jagged Peaks\|jagged peaks]], [[Minecraft:Frozen Peaks\|frozen peaks]], and [[Minecraft:Snowy Slopes\|snowy slopes]] biomes all use a mechanism to determine steep slopes. North and east cliffs replace other blocks in the first few layers with [[Minecraft:stone]], or [[Minecraft:Packed Ice\|packed ice]] in frozen peaks, where only a thin snow layer generates on top.<gallery widths="200">
	File:Snowy Slopes 1.18.png\|South slopes (facing) expose more stone than west slopes (right).		File:Snowy Slopes 1.18.png\|South slopes (facing) expose more stone than west slopes (right).
	File:Frozen Peaks.png\|A similar effect happens with frozen peaks, but with packed ice instead.		File:Frozen Peaks.png\|A similar effect happens with frozen peaks, but with packed ice instead.
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	Terrain in the Nether is generated similarly to the Overworld with 3D Perlin noise. Instead of surface-oriented parameters, the game has two pairs for the solid terrain at the ceiling and ground, and the hollow space in between. This results in cave-like terrain where most air is found in the middle between the ceiling and the ground.		Terrain in the Nether is generated similarly to the Overworld with 3D Perlin noise. Instead of surface-oriented parameters, the game has two pairs for the solid terrain at the ceiling and ground, and the hollow space in between. This results in cave-like terrain where most air is found in the middle between the ceiling and the ground.

	Floating islands, cliffs, and overhangs are ~~very~~ common.		Floating islands, cliffs, and overhangs are common.

	=== Lava sea ===		=== Lava sea ===

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	Terrain in the Nether is generated similarly to the Overworld with 3D Perlin noise. Instead of surface-oriented parameters, the game has two pairs for the solid terrain at the ceiling and ground, and the hollow space in between. This results in cave-like terrain where most air is found in the middle between the ceiling and the ground.		Terrain in the Nether is generated similarly to the Overworld with 3D Perlin noise. Instead of surface-oriented parameters, the game has two pairs for the solid terrain at the ceiling and ground, and the hollow space in between. This results in cave-like terrain where most air is found in the middle between the ceiling and the ground.

	Floating islands, cliffs, and overhangs are very common. ~~Some holes may~~		Floating islands, cliffs, and overhangs are very common.

	=== Lava sea ===		=== Lava sea ===
	Similar to the water sea level in the Overworld, a [[Minecraft:lava]] sea forms below Y=31 in [[Minecraft:the Nether]], which happens quite often. They can stretch for hundreds of blocks in any direction, and are usually bordered by [[Minecraft:netherrack]], or occasionally [[Minecraft:soul sand]], [[Minecraft:gravel]], and [[Minecraft:magma block]]s. [[Minecraft:Strider]]s can spawn in lava seas.		Similar to the water sea level in the Overworld, a [[Minecraft:lava]] sea forms below Y=31 in [[Minecraft:the Nether]], which happens quite often. They can stretch for hundreds of blocks in any direction, and are usually bordered by [[Minecraft:netherrack]], or occasionally [[Minecraft:soul sand]], [[Minecraft:gravel]], and [[Minecraft:magma block]]s. [[Minecraft:Strider]]s can spawn in lava seas.

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	~~{{redirect\|Terrain\|the old image file used to load block textures\|terrain.png}}~~
	{{About\|specific terrain generation features\|features generated after terrain generation\|Feature}}		{{About\|specific terrain generation features\|features generated after terrain generation\|Feature}}

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.
			* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.{{Upcoming\|Third Drop 2026}}
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.
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	File:Old Growth Pine Taiga Vibrant Visuals.png\|Coarse dirt, podzol, and grass in an old growth pine taiga		File:Old Growth Pine Taiga Vibrant Visuals.png\|Coarse dirt, podzol, and grass in an old growth pine taiga
	File:Wooded badlands overview 2.jpg\|Coarse dirt and grass in wooded badlands plateaus, generating only at higher altitudes		File:Wooded badlands overview 2.jpg\|Coarse dirt and grass in wooded badlands plateaus, generating only at higher altitudes
			File:Dappled Forest Vibrant Visuals.png\|Coarse dirt and grass in a dappled forest
	File:Regular and powder snow.png\|A powder snow patch		File:Regular and powder snow.png\|A powder snow patch
	File:Windswept Hills single biome.png\|Stone and grass in windswept hills		File:Windswept Hills single biome.png\|Stone and grass in windswept hills
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	There are often [[Minecraft:Iceberg (feature)#Blue ice feature\|blue ice feature]]s attached to them.		There are often [[Minecraft:Iceberg (feature)#Blue ice feature\|blue ice feature]]s attached to them.

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	~~Icebergs biome.jpg\|The first screenshot of icebergs.~~		File:Iceberg-18w15a.png\|A group of naturally generated icebergs
	Iceberg-18w15a.png\|A group of naturally generated icebergs.		File:Aerial frozen ocean view.png\|An aerial view of a frozen ocean with icebergs
	Aerial frozen ocean view.png\|An aerial view of a frozen ocean with icebergs.		File:Iceberg from below.png\|An iceberg viewed from below
	Iceberg from below.png\|An iceberg viewed from below.		File:Small IceCave.png\|A cave inside an iceberg
	~~Icevillage.png\|A village close to some icebergs.~~
	Small IceCave.png\|A cave inside an iceberg.
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	==== Surface layers ====		==== Surface layers ====
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	==== Nether erosions ====		==== Nether erosions ====

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	'''Noise caves''' are generated using a noise. They come in the form of '''cheese caves''', '''spaghetti caves''', and '''noodle caves'''. By adjusting noise frequency, hollowness (for cheese caves), and thickness (for spaghetti caves, noodle caves, and noise pillars), noise caves can vary in extremely diverse ways. When generating noise caves, the game firstly generates a random noise field, and "smudges" it using a mathematical trick called Perlin noise. These processes then result in a 3D noise image.		'''Noise caves''' are generated using a noise. They come in the form of '''cheese caves''', '''spaghetti caves''', and '''noodle caves'''. By adjusting noise frequency, hollowness (for cheese caves), and thickness (for spaghetti caves, noodle caves, and noise pillars), noise caves can vary in extremely diverse ways. When generating noise caves, the game firstly generates a random noise field, and "smudges" it using a mathematical trick called Perlin noise. These processes then result in a 3D noise image.

	Unique features of noise caves are '''aquifers'''. Bodies or [[Minecraft:water]] or [[Minecraft:lava]] may ~~for~~ at different altitudes, separated from other bodies by thin walls or ceilings.		Unique features of noise caves are '''aquifers'''. Bodies or [[Minecraft:water]] or [[Minecraft:lava]] may form at different altitudes, separated from other bodies by thin walls or ceilings.

	Larger noise caves may feature '''noise pillars''', formations of rock connecting the ceiling with the floor based on noise, which can have varying sizes.		Larger noise caves may feature '''noise pillars''', formations of rock connecting the ceiling with the floor based on noise, which can have varying sizes.
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	=== Nether carvers ===		=== Nether carvers ===
	[[Minecraft:Carver caves]] and [[Minecraft:canyons]] generate in the Nether ~~similarly to~~ the Overworld. Below Y=31, they are filled with lava {{In\|je}}. {{IN\|be}}, they are filled with air and some biome features, and are separated from the lava sea by walls. They can often expose [[Minecraft:bedrock]], but not at the ceiling.<gallery widths="200">		[[Minecraft:Carver caves]] and [[Minecraft:canyons]] generate similarly in the Nether as how they do in the Overworld. Below Y=31, they are filled with lava {{In\|je}}. {{IN\|be}}, they are filled with air and some biome features, and are separated from the lava sea by walls. They can often expose [[Minecraft:bedrock]], but not at the ceiling.<gallery widths="200">
	File:Nether carvers.png\|Nether carver caves		File:Nether carvers.png\|Nether carver caves
	File:Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether canyon		File:Nether canyon.jpg\|A Nether canyon
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	=== End erosions ===		=== End erosions ===
	{{main\|Erosion#The End}}		{{main\|Erosion#The End}}
	Erosions generate in the End as they would in the Overworld and the Nether but they never expose any ores. End erosions may generate on both the central island and outer islands, and [[Minecraft:chorus tree]]s can occasionally take root in the erosions.		Erosions generate in the End as they would in the Overworld and the Nether, but they never expose any ores. End erosions may generate on both the central island and outer islands, and [[Minecraft:chorus tree]]s can occasionally take root in the erosions.

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	=== Ore veins ===		=== Ore veins ===
	{{Main\|Ore vein}}		{{Main\|Ore vein}}
	Unlike [[Minecraft:Ore (feature)\|ore features]], ore veins are terrain features that carve through the world and place several blocks. There are two types: veins with [[Minecraft:Copper Ore\|copper ore]], [[Minecraft:granite]] as filler material, and occasional [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Copper\|raw copper blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:stone]] layer, and veins with [[Minecraft:deepslate iron ore]], [[Minecraft:tuff]] as filler, and so		Unlike [[Minecraft:Ore (feature)\|ore features]], ore veins are terrain features that carve through the world and place several blocks. There are two types: veins with [[Minecraft:Copper Ore\|copper ore]], [[Minecraft:granite]] as filler material, and occasional [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Copper\|raw copper blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:stone]] layer, and veins with [[Minecraft:deepslate iron ore]], [[Minecraft:tuff]] as filler, and some [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Iron\|raw iron blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:deepslate]] layer. Ore veins are massive branching networks, sometimes exposed in a cave, but they cannot replace air or water.<gallery widths="200">

	me [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Iron\|raw iron blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:deepslate]] layer. Ore veins are massive branching networks, sometimes exposed in a cave, but they cannot replace air or water.<gallery widths="200">
	File:Iron Vein.jpg\|An iron vein in a cave		File:Iron Vein.jpg\|An iron vein in a cave
	File:Excavated Copper Vein.png\|Exposed copper vein		File:Excavated Copper Vein.png\|Exposed copper vein

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.~~{{Upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}~~		* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.{{Upcoming\|~~Third Drop 2026~~}}		* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.{{Upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.

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	~~{{redirect\|Terrain\|the old image file used to load block textures\|terrain.png}}~~
	{{About\|specific terrain generation features\|features generated after terrain generation\|Feature}}		{{About\|specific terrain generation features\|features generated after terrain generation\|Feature}}

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	* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Wooded Badlands}} In [[Minecraft:Wooded Badlands\|wooded badlands]], above roughly layer 97, [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]] and [[Minecraft:grass blocks]] alternate as top layer above water.
			* {{BiomeSprite\|Dappled Forest}} In [[Minecraft:Dappled Forests\|dappled forests]], coarse dirt and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.{{Upcoming\|Third Drop 2026}}
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Old Growth Spruce Taiga}} In [[Minecraft:Old Growth Taiga\|old growth taigas]], [[Minecraft:Coarse Dirt\|coarse dirt]], [[Minecraft:podzol]], and grass blocks alternate as top layer above water.
	* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.		* {{BiomeSprite\|Stony Peaks}} In [[Minecraft:Stony Peaks\|stony peaks]], [[Minecraft:calcite]] and [[Minecraft:stone]] alternate as the first few layers, not applied in deep water. This forms long strips across the entire biome.
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	File:Old Growth Pine Taiga Vibrant Visuals.png\|Coarse dirt, podzol, and grass in an old growth pine taiga		File:Old Growth Pine Taiga Vibrant Visuals.png\|Coarse dirt, podzol, and grass in an old growth pine taiga
	File:Wooded badlands overview 2.jpg\|Coarse dirt and grass in wooded badlands plateaus, generating only at higher altitudes		File:Wooded badlands overview 2.jpg\|Coarse dirt and grass in wooded badlands plateaus, generating only at higher altitudes
			File:Dappled Forest Vibrant Visuals.png\|Coarse dirt and grass in a dappled forest
	File:Regular and powder snow.png\|A powder snow patch		File:Regular and powder snow.png\|A powder snow patch
	File:Windswept Hills single biome.png\|Stone and grass in windswept hills		File:Windswept Hills single biome.png\|Stone and grass in windswept hills
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	There are often [[Minecraft:Iceberg (feature)#Blue ice feature\|blue ice feature]]s attached to them.		There are often [[Minecraft:Iceberg (feature)#Blue ice feature\|blue ice feature]]s attached to them.

	<gallery>		<gallery widths="200">
	~~Icebergs biome.jpg\|The first screenshot of icebergs.~~		File:Iceberg-18w15a.png\|A group of naturally generated icebergs
	Iceberg-18w15a.png\|A group of naturally generated icebergs.		File:Aerial frozen ocean view.png\|An aerial view of a frozen ocean with icebergs
	Aerial frozen ocean view.png\|An aerial view of a frozen ocean with icebergs.		File:Iceberg from below.png\|An iceberg viewed from below
	Iceberg from below.png\|An iceberg viewed from below.		File:Small IceCave.png\|A cave inside an iceberg
	~~Icevillage.png\|A village close to some icebergs.~~
	Small IceCave.png\|A cave inside an iceberg.
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	==== Surface layers ====		==== Surface layers ====
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	==== Nether erosions ====		==== Nether erosions ====

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	=== Ore veins ===		=== Ore veins ===
	{{Main\|Ore vein}}		{{Main\|Ore vein}}
	Unlike [[Minecraft:Ore (feature)\|ore features]], ore veins are terrain features that carve through the world and place several blocks. There are two types: veins with [[Minecraft:Copper Ore\|copper ore]], [[Minecraft:granite]] as filler material, and occasional [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Copper\|raw copper blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:stone]] layer, and veins with [[Minecraft:deepslate iron ore]], [[Minecraft:tuff]] as filler, and so		Unlike [[Minecraft:Ore (feature)\|ore features]], ore veins are terrain features that carve through the world and place several blocks. There are two types: veins with [[Minecraft:Copper Ore\|copper ore]], [[Minecraft:granite]] as filler material, and occasional [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Copper\|raw copper blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:stone]] layer, and veins with [[Minecraft:deepslate iron ore]], [[Minecraft:tuff]] as filler, and some [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Iron\|raw iron blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:deepslate]] layer. Ore veins are massive branching networks, sometimes exposed in a cave, but they cannot replace air or water.<gallery widths="200">

	me [[Minecraft:Block of Raw Iron\|raw iron blocks]], forming in the [[Minecraft:deepslate]] layer. Ore veins are massive branching networks, sometimes exposed in a cave, but they cannot replace air or water.<gallery widths="200">
	File:Iron Vein.jpg\|An iron vein in a cave		File:Iron Vein.jpg\|An iron vein in a cave
	File:Excavated Copper Vein.png\|Exposed copper vein		File:Excavated Copper Vein.png\|Exposed copper vein