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Why does dropping a Delta table only delete the table's metadata, leaving the data files intact in storage?
Explanation:
External (unmanaged) tables store data in an external storage path specified by a LOCATION clause. Dropping such a table only removes its metadata, not the underlying data files. Reference: Databricks Documentation on Unmanaged Tables