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Geography

The study of physical characteristics of earth and the distribution and effects of life on earth, especially that of humans.

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harmonic tremor

Geography; Geography

Continuous rhythmic earthquakes in the Earth's upper lithosphere that can be detected by seismographs. Harmonic tremors often precede or accompany volcanic eruptions.

hazardous waste

Geography; Geography

Unwanted by-products remaining in the environment and posing an immediate potential hazard to human life.

hearth

Geography; Geography

The source area of any innovation. The source area from which an idea, crop, artifact, or good is diffused to other areas.

heavy industry

Geography; Geography

Manufacturing activities engaged in the conversion of large volumes of raw materials and partially processed materials into products of higher value; hallmarks of this form of ...