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terrane

noun

Definition of terrane

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Recent Examples of terrane 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 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

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Noun

Today, this sandy, shifting landform is a Pennsylvania state park drawing millions of visitors and migrating birds each year.

— USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Each tribe or nation in the region passes down their own oral histories about this spectacular landform, but there are similarities among them.

— Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

Definition of landform

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The oppressive heat wave lands at the same time the nation is observing 250 years since our Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The transfer of 136 acres just south of the community of Westport will mark the first time land managed by the California Department of Transportation has been returned to Indigenous tribes.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of land

Noun

Safety tips Rip currents form after a wave crashes on shore and encounters an obstacle in the beach's topography, including low spots in sand bars and around piers.

— Ash-har Quraishi, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Simultaneously, clear skies, dry air, and topography allow for rapid overnight cooling and freezing temperatures in parts of the West.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 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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There is no television, dishwasher, or microwave, placing the focus instead on the surrounding landscape, and shared daily rituals of cabin life.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of landscape

Noun

Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026

Definition of terrain

Noun

Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
In music, where geography still matters—centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville continue to dominate—digital and hybrid communities are becoming essential for those building careers from outside traditional hubs.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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