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Open talik

Geography; Physical geography

Is a form of localised unfrozen ground (talik) in an area of permafrost. It is open to the ground surface but enclosed to permafrost below and at its sides.

Open sea

Geography; Physical geography

That part of the ocean that extends from the continental shelf. Compare with coastal zone.

Open system

Geography; Physical geography

Is a system that transfers both matter and energy can cross its boundary to the surrounding environment. Most ecosystems are an example of an open system.

Latent heat flux is the global movement of latent heat energy through circulations of air and water. Atmospheric circulation moves latent heat energy vertically and horizontally to cooler locations ...

Langley

Geography; Physical geography

Unit of the intensity of radiation measured per minute and equal to one calorie.

Landward

Geography; Physical geography

Positioned or located away from a water body but towards the land.

Landsat

Geography; Physical geography

Series of satellites launched by NASA for the purpose of remotely monitoring resources on the Earth. The first Landsat satellite was launched by the United States in 1972. Landsat uses two types of ...