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terrane

noun

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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

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
Beyond blending into the surrounding landforms, Snøhetta designed TRPL with a goal of meeting demanding sustainability certifications.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 7 July 2026

Definition of landform

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But World Cup tourists from other lands have taken in more than just the food and the size.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Municipal leaders estimate cities and towns have lost $19 billion in property taxes over the past decade as nonprofits acquired more land and buildings.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Definition of land

Noun

The relatively flat topography of the Gaza Strip was gradually transformed into a stormy landscape of artificial dunes that drifted along with the movement of the army.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
The report also noted that Kraków’s topography is generally flat, and half of the city’s routes are accessible to pedestrians.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

Definition of topography

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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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The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Associated Press photos and videos showed that one of the fallen rocks appeared larger than a multistory building, with ruins scattered across the steep terrain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of terrain

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Groen maintained his lead to the end, acing clues about Russian imperialism, the geography of the Pacific Northwest, and the music of Frank Ocean.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
With fervent editing, careful scene geography, and assured direction, the walk before the run can be tense enough to send viewers crawling out of their seats, willing the fugitive onscreen to get a move on already.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

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