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## Parameters

`geometry`
:   Expression of type `geo_point`, `geo_shape`, `cartesian_point` or `cartesian_shape`. If `null`, the function returns `null`.

`distance`
:   Buffer distance in the units of the input spatial reference system

`options` {applies_to}`{"serverless": "preview", "stack": "preview 9.5.0"}`
:   (Optional) ST_BUFFER additional options like `quad_segs`, `endcap`, `join` and `mitre_limit`.

