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terrane

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Recent Examples of terrane The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022 Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars. — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021

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Noun

The landform was first discovered by the Osage centuries ago and inspired the creation of Silver Dollar City.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
While this landform may have dictated—in Wright’s mind—the obvious building site, its massing and material palette were entirely his invention.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of landform

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The ability for those tailings to be stored on land safely is a key debate.

— Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Strancally Castle was built around 1830 on land overlooking the River Blackwater and underwent extensive renovation in 2003, according to a state architectural archive.

— Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of land

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Some of these questions can be studied by a field called geomorphology, the study of how the Earth’s surface changes, especially by erosion.

— Geoff Emberling, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
They are formed from pale gray, jagged mineral rock that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site 10 years ago because of its exceptional natural beauty and unique geomorphology.

— Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of geomorphology

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Since Asteri launched, the beauty homegrown landscape has continued to evolve, according to Al Rashid.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Four clips from the series guided a conversation about its making, its reputation for being ahead of its time and the television landscape that has changed dramatically since its 2015 premiere.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of landscape

Noun

People traveling through the remote Sonoran Desert die from its extreme heat, harsh conditions and rough terrain.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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