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Unloading

Geography; Physical geography

The releasing of downward pressure on rocks because of removal of overlying material by erosion. Unloading can cause the development of horizontal bedding in once solid rock.

Unstable atmosphere

Geography; Physical geography

Condition in the atmosphere where isolated air parcels have a tendency to rise. The parcels of air tend to be warmer than the air that surrounds them.

Turbulent flow

Geography; Physical geography

Movement of water within a stream that occurs as discrete eddies and vortices. Turbulent flow is caused by channel topography and friction.

Two-tailed statistical test

Geography; Physical geography

Is an inferential statistical test where the values for which one can reject the null hypothesis are located either side of the centre of the probability distribution.

Ultisols (some varieties, such as those prevalent in the American South, colloquially known as "red clay soil") are an order in USDA soil taxonomy. They are defined as mineral soils which contain no ...