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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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Containerisation
Earth science; Geology
The method of storing shipped goods in containers, easily loaded on and off ships.
Aquiclude
Earth science; Geology
An impermeable geologic formation or stratum which will not hold or transmit fluid.
Coset
Earth science; Geology
A group of units of cross-bedding which shows a uniform direction of current flow.
Cloud
Earth science; Geology
A visible dense mass of water droplets and / or ice crystals suspended in the air.
C13 dating
Earth science; Geology
The rate of decay of carbon13 can be measured to accurately date remains, fossils or rocks.
Carbonate bedrock
Earth science; Geology
Rocks composed of limestone (calcium carbonate) and dolomite (calcium-magnesium carbonate).
Active lobe of a delta
Earth science; Geology
The site on a delta where functioning distributary channels cause the delta to grow seaward.
