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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
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Shinomiya pays detailed attention to everything on screen, crafting not just the faces and emotions of the characters, but also all the other creatures, natural landforms and skies of this story world.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Earth’s continents and landforms are always changing thanks to the tectonic plates.—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
16 Jan. 2026
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The cost of the overall project may, conservatively, land in the $400 million to $500 million range, Tallen Capital Partners Founder, Chairman and CEO Terry Tallen said Friday.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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More fossil fuels burned means more emissions and more warming, while the ability of the ocean and land to absorb carbon dioxide continues to decrease.—
Michael Wysession,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Arcadis report finds an impenetrable surface cover outlined in the next option, Alternative 5, to be unfeasible due to the site’s topography and other floodplain issues.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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But nearby, where the topography is more subtle, similar underground folding traps oil and gas in giant fields.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Models of future sea level rise generally hover around a meter (3 feet) within the next 100 years, but factors like how much of the ice caps will melt, water temperatures, oceanic currents, tidal range, coastal geomorphology and land subsidence can affect local sea levels.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Scientific research on topics ranging from biology to geomorphology to climate and astrophysics happens in and around the station.—
Margaret Osborne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Sep. 2023
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There are no craters or evidence of bombs hitting in the surrounding neighborhood, suggesting a great degree of accuracy, said Corey Scher, a researcher who uses satellite imagery and radar data to study landscape changes in armed conflict zones.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The production repainted the Texas landscape to appear as The Big Apple.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Casa Gitano is a beachfront property with varying terrain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The research focused on helping Valkyrie adapt to changing conditions, traverse uneven terrain, and quickly connect visual information with physical actions for real-world robotic operations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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That geography turns the valley into a natural wind tunnel.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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As Tim Fritz and I rolled back into Denver after a big day of meetings in Lamar and discussions about expanding regional aviation services, the CX-30 felt like the right kind of companion for Colorado’s diverse geography.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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