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Earth science
Any of several geological sciences that are concerned with the earth, its origins, and all of its various structures and physical forms and phenomena.
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vesicle
Earth science; Geology
A cavity in a lava, formed by the entrapment of a gas bubble during solidification of the lava.
unloading
Earth science; Geology
The release of confining pressure associated with the removal of overlying material. May result in expansion of rock, accompanied by the development of joints or sheeting .
turbulent flow
Earth science; Geology
Fluid flow in which the flow lines are confused and mixed. Fluid moves in eddies and swirls.
slump
Earth science; Geology
Downward and outward rotational movement of Earth materials traveling as a unit or series of units.
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