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soil conservation

Geography; Physical geography

The protection of a soil from erosion plus the maintenance of its fertility so that its productivity is maintained.

p-wave

Geography; Physical geography

A seismic wave released during an earthquake which travels in a collision fashion and can thus travel through gases, liquids and solids.

lahar

Geography; Physical geography

Mudflow associated with volcanic activity. Surface water mixes with volcanic ash to produce the lahar.

storm surge

Geography; Physical geography

The pushing of water against a coastline to abnormally high levels, usually a combination of extreme low pressure and winds pushing water into a narrowing feature such as a bay or estuary.

Mediterranean climate

Geography; Physical geography

Climatic characteristics first identified around the mediterranean region but since discovered to exist in the cape region of south africa, central california, central chile, and the parts of ...