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  • 1Seismometer — Seismometers (from Greek Seism the shakes and Metro I measure ) are instruments that measure and record motions of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, nuclear explosions, and other seismic sources. Records of… …

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  • 2Microseism — In seismology, a microseism is defined as a faint earth tremor caused by natural phenomena.[1][2] The term is most commonly used to refer to the dominant background seismic noise signal on Earth, which are mostly composed of Rayleigh waves and… …

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  • 3Group on Earth Observations — The Group on Earth Observations (or GEO) is coordinating international efforts to build a Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS). It is linking together existing and planned Earth observation systems and supporting the development of… …

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  • 4earthquake — /errth kwayk /, n. 1. a series of vibrations induced in the earth s crust by the abrupt rupture and rebound of rocks in which elastic strain has been slowly accumulating. 2. something that is severely disruptive; upheaval. [1300 50; ME erthequake …

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  • 5Earth Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Geology and Geochemistry       The theme of the 33rd International Geological Congress, which was held in Norway in August 2008, was “Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development.” It was attended by nearly… …

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  • 6literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …

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  • 7Milnrow — Coordinates: 53°36′36″N 2°06′40″W / 53.6101°N 2.1111°W / 53.6101; 2.1111 …

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  • 8Eduard Teller — Edward Teller Edward Teller (* 15. Januar 1908 in Budapest (damals noch Österreich Ungarn); † 9. September 2003 in Stanford, Kalifornien; ungarisch Teller Ede) war ein ungarisch amerikanischer …

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  • 9Teller Ede — Edward Teller Edward Teller (* 15. Januar 1908 in Budapest (damals noch Österreich Ungarn); † 9. September 2003 in Stanford, Kalifornien; ungarisch Teller Ede) war ein ungarisch amerikanischer …

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  • 10volcano — /vol kay noh/, n., pl. volcanoes, volcanos. 1. a vent in the earth s crust through which lava, steam, ashes, etc., are expelled, either continuously or at irregular intervals. 2. a mountain or hill, usually having a cuplike crater at the summit,… …

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