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Recent Examples of loessWhen blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 Soils here are particularly complex, featuring chalk, sand, gravel, clay, loess, quartzite and slate.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021 The soils types include shell-limestone, keuper, marl, loess and clay.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021 Soils here are very heterogenous with thick loess soils in the eastern portion and sandstone in the western region abutting the Haardt Mountains.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021 When the tunnel was first dug, the ice held the loess in place.—Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2020 When the tunnel was first dug, the ice held the loess in place.—Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2020 When the tunnel was first dug, the ice held the loess in place.—Madeline Ostrander, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 May 2020 The windblown loess soil comprises freshwater sedimentary topsoil resting over fractured basalt subsoil.—Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 4 June 2020
Sometimes, Tarhan explained, women will flip the cups over and try and try to decipher the meaning left behind by the coffee sediment — kind of like reading your fortune in tea leaves.
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Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
Cable bacteria are found in marine and freshwater sediments and, unusually among bacteria, are electrically conductive.
In Prospect, along the Ohio River, the owners of Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille responded to the incursion of dirty river water by deliberately flooding the restaurant with fresh water, keeping most of the silt and debris out.
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Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
The fossil was located on Soom Shale, a band of silts and clays about 250 miles north of Cape Town, South Africa.
The vines are planted in limestone, marl, and clay soils and are situated with eastern and southeastern exposures at altitudes of 750 to 1,000 feet so grapes mature perfectly with the right balance of sugars, acid, and minerality.
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Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.
The earthy clay hue reads modern, while the grey stripe can go coastal or cottagecore.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
And unlike blackhead strips or clay masks, which are typically recommended for once- or twice-weekly use, many pore-minimizing serums can be applied every day; with consistent use, meaning clearer, smoother skin in a matter of weeks.
This traditional market, built in the 1820s with mud and palm leaves, is just a 15-minute drive from the mosque.
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Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
The short story was inspired by the ancient folkloric legend of the Golem, an anthropomorphic being usually made from clay or mud, brought to life by magical means to serve its creator.
Also on board are Massimiliano Navarra, Filippo Montalto’s Andromeda shingle, Luigi and Olivia Musini’s Cinemaundici, and Stefano Centini’s Volos Films.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
16 May 2025
Sears, Roebuck and Company offered five-bedroom Craftsman-style homes — complete with lumber, siding, windows, doors, shingles, flooring, even the kitchen sink — for $1,945.
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