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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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Gerard Peter Kuiper
Earth science; Geology
(1905-1973) An American astronomer born in the Netherlands. He studied the origin of the solar system, planetary atmospheres and proposed the Kuiper Belt as the source of short ...
lag deposits
Earth science; Geology
A residual accumulation of coarse rock fragments on a surface after the finer material has been blown away by winds. Also, desert pavement.
lakshmi planum
Earth science; Geology
A high volcanic plateau situated nearly 5 kilometers (3 miles) above the mean radius of Venus and surrounded by mountain belts (ranges), Akna Montes (west), Freyja Montes (north), ...
large magellanic cloud
Earth science; Geology
Hazy, cloud-like patches in the sky of the Earth’s southern hemisphere which are gigantic groups of stars forming separate galaxies.
lava channels
Earth science; Geology
Lava channels extending from hundreds to thousands of kilometers in length are conspicuous on the Venusian plains. Simple channels typically show little or no branching. They ...
lava flows
Earth science; Geology
A lateral, surficial outpouring of molten lava from a vent or fissure; also, the solidified body of rock that is so formed.
lavinia planitia
Earth science; Geology
A topographic basin on Venus consisting of extensive, probably basaltic, lava flows and could be compared to the Earth’s ocean basins in respect to extent and composition. ...
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