Earth science

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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equatorial poincare wave

Earth science; Oceanography

By analogy with Poincare waves in a channel, these are inertio-gravity waves confined to a region about the equator. The meridional velocity of the n'th mode of these waves has ...

condensation

Earth science; Oceanography

Change of a substance to a denser form such as gas to a liquid. The opposite of evaporation.

relative sea level

Earth science; Oceanography

Changes in the sea level relative to that of the land, which operates on a regional/local level. It can be brought about by a change in sea level and/or a change in the level of ...

carbon dioxide

Earth science; Oceanography

Common gas found in the atmosphere. Has the ability to selectively absorb radiation in the longwave band. This absorption causes the greenhouse effect. The concentration of ...

stratiform

Earth science; Oceanography

Consisting of parallel bands, layers, or sheets. Used to describe clouds of extensive horizontal rather than vertical development.

hydrothermal vents

Earth science; Oceanography

Cracks in the ocean floor that emit jets of hot water loaded with minerals and bacteria. The vents range in diameter from less than an inch to mare than six feet. They are ...