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Geology
The science that comprises the study of the solid Earth and the processes by which it is shaped and changed.
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Dome
Earth science; Geology
A steep-sided mass of viscous (doughy) lava extruded from a volcanic vent, often circular in plan view and spiny, rounded, or flat on top. Its surface is often rough and blocky as a result of ...
Durable crust
Earth science; Geology
An outer rind or crust formed on a rock. Durable crusts form when rock chemically reacts with water and possibly atmospheric dust, producing a hard outer surface that resists weathering.
Directed blast
Earth science; Geology
A hot, low-density mixture of rock debris, ash, and gases that moves at high speed along the ground surface. Directed blasts are generated by explosion
Earthquake
Earth science; Geology
A sudden ground motion or vibration of the Earth. Produced by a rapid release of stored-up energy along an active fault.
Disappearing stream
Earth science; Geology
In karst areas, streams often disappear into the ground usually at a sinkhole.
Dormant volcano
Earth science; Geology
A volcano that is not presently erupting but that is considered likely to erupt in the future.
Dolomite
Earth science; Geology
A magnesium-rich carbonate sedimentary rock. Also, a magnesium-rich carbonate mineral (CaMgCO3)
