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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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compaction
Earth science; Geology
Reduction of pore space between individual particles as the result of overlying sediments or of tectonic movements.
bar
Earth science; Geology
A mass of sand, gravel, or alluvium deposited on the bed of a stream, sea, or lake, or at the mouth of a stream 2. A unit of pressure, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure ...
by-product
Earth science; Geology
revenue, net of transportation, refining and treatment charges, from the sale of metals derived in conjunction with the production of the primary mine metal
cavernous weathering
Earth science; Geology
A combination of chemical and mechanical weathering processes act on rock surfaces to produce hollows and caverns. This is also called honeycomb weathering.
coquina
Earth science; Geology
A coarse-grained, porous variety of clastic limestone made up chiefly of shells and shell fragments.
breaker zone
Earth science; Geology
The zone within which waves approaching the coastline commence breaking, typically in water depths of between 5 m and 10 m.
condensation
Earth science; Geology
The change of state of water from the vapor to the liquid phase. Results in liberation of 80 calories per cubic centimeter.
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