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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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till
Earth science; Geology
Glacial drift composed of rock fragments that range from clay to boulder size and randomly arranged without bedding.
tidal power
Earth science; Geology
Power generated by harnessing the energy of tidal motion in the ocean.
thrust fault
Earth science; Geology
reverse fault on which the dip angle of the fault plane is 15 degrees or less.
threshold of movement
Earth science; Geology
The point at which a slope or slope material crosses from a condition of stability to one of instability and movement begins.
thermal spring
Earth science; Geology
A spring whose temperature is 6.5o C or more above mean annual air temperature.
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