lateral flow
21lava flow unit — A separate, distinct lobe of lava that issues from the main body of a lava flow; a specific outpouring of lava, a few centimeters to several meters thick and of variable lateral extent that forms a subdivision within a single flow. A series of …
22pyroclastic flow — ▪ volcanism in a volcanic eruption, a fluidized mixture of hot rock fragments, hot gases, and entrapped air that moves at high speed in thick, gray to black, turbulent clouds that hug the ground. The temperature of the volcanic gases can… …
23Alveolar lateral flap — The alveolar lateral flap is a type of consonantal sound, used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is IPA|ɺ.FeaturesFeatures of the alveolar lateral fl * Its manner of… …
24Palatal lateral approximant — The palatal lateral approximant is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is IPA|ʎ, a turned letter y (not to be confused with lowercase lambda, λ),… …
25Retroflex lateral approximant — The retroflex lateral approximant is a type of consonantal sound used in some spoken languages. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is IPA|ɭ, and the equivalent X SAMPA symbol is l .FeaturesFeatures of the …
26lava flow — A solidified body of rock formed from the lateral, surficial outpouring of molten lava from a vent or fissure, often lobate in form. Compare: aa lava flow, lava flow unit, pahoehoe lava flow. GG …
27environmental works — ▪ civil engineering Introduction infrastructure that provides cities and towns with water supply, waste disposal, and pollution control services. They include extensive networks of reservoirs, pipelines, treatment systems, pumping stations …
28Trick play — A trick play, also known as a gadget play or gimmick play, is a play in American football that uses deception and unorthodox strategies to fool the opposing team. A trick play is often risky, offering the potential for a large gain or a touchdown …
29Reverse (American football) — A reverse (sometimes referred to as an end reverse) is a relatively common trick play in American football that involves one or more abrupt changes in the lateral flow of a rushing play. Contents 1 Variations 2 Terminology 3 References and… …
30Mantle plume — A superplume generated by cooling processes in the mantle.[1] A mantle plume is a hypothetical thermal diapir of abnormally hot rock that nucleates at the core mantle boundary and rises through the Earth s mantle. Such plumes were invoked in 1971 …
