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1Gravity current — In fluid dynamics, a gravity current is a primarily horizontal flow in a gravitational field that is driven by a density difference, hence gravity currents also sometimes being referred to as density currents . Typically, the density difference… …
2spring, gravity — A spring flowing as a result of gravity [16] …
3Deposition (geology) — Map of Cape Cod showing shores undergoing erosion (cliffed sections) in red, and shores characterized by marine deposition (barriers) in blue[1] Deposition is the geological proc …
4Machakos — is a town in Kenya, 64 kilometres southeast of Nairobi. It is the capital of the Machakos District in Eastern Province of Kenya. Machakos town is a major rural centre, and also a satellite town due to its proximity to Nairobi. Its population is… …
6aqueduct — /ˈækwədʌkt / (say akwuhdukt) noun 1. Civil Engineering a. a conduit or artificial channel for conducting water from a distance, the water usually flowing by gravity. b. a structure which carries a conduit or canal across a valley or over a river …
7density current — /ˈdɛnsəti kʌrənt/ (say densuhtee kuruhnt) noun a current, as in a liquid or a gas, which is kept flowing by gravity acting on small differences in density, as those created by differences in temperature, salinity and turbidity …
8Earth 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… …
9Bernoulli's principle — This article is about Bernoulli s principle and Bernoulli s equation in fluid dynamics. For Bernoulli s Theorem (probability), see Law of large numbers. For an unrelated topic in ordinary differential equations, see Bernoulli differential… …
10Hydraulic jump — A hydraulic jump is a phenomenon in the science of hydraulics which is frequently observed in open channel flow such as rivers and spillways. When liquid at high velocity discharges into a zone of lower velocity, a rather abrupt rise (a step or… …