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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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wave base
Earth science; Geology
A depth equal to one half the wave length of waves in deep water, below which stirring due to wind is negligible.
volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit
Earth science; Geology
A mineral deposit of metallic sulfides formed directly through processes associated with volcanism, commonly in a submarine setting.
volcanic cinder
Earth science; Geology
A pyroclastic fragment, 0.5 to 2.5 cm in diameter, formed as magma spatters into the air during a volcanic eruption and cools as it falls to Earth.
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