Isothermal — I so*ther mal, a. [Cf. F. isotherme.] (a) Relating to equality of temperature, or an isotherm. (b) (Phys. Geog.) Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal line; an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Isothermal line — Isothermal I so*ther mal, a. [Cf. F. isotherme.] (a) Relating to equality of temperature, or an isotherm. (b) (Phys. Geog.) Having reference to the geographical distribution of temperature, as exhibited by means of isotherms; as, an isothermal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
atmosphere — atmosphereless, adj. /at meuhs fear /, n., v., atmosphered, atmosphering. n. 1. the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air. 2. this medium at a given place. 3. Astron. the gaseous envelope surrounding a heavenly body. 4. Chem. any… … Universalium
cosmos — /koz meuhs, mohs/, n., pl. cosmos, cosmoses for 2, 4. 1. the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system. 2. a complete, orderly, harmonious system. 3. order; harmony. 4. any composite plant of the genus Cosmos, of tropical… … Universalium
Earth 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… … Universalium
metamorphic rock — Any of a class of rocks that result from the alteration of preexisting rocks in response to changing geological conditions, including variations in temperature, pressure, and mechanical stress. The preexisting rocks may be igneous, sedimentary,… … Universalium
Géologie de la région de Lassen Volcanic — Géologie de la région volcanique de Lassen Éruptions âgées de moins de 70 000 ans dans la région. Le cercle indique la base du mont Tehama, un énorme volcan aujourd hui disparu. La géologie de la région volcanique de Lassen se… … Wikipédia en Français
Géologie de la région volcanique de Lassen — Éruptions âgées de moins de 70 000 ans dans la région. Le cercle indique la base du mont Tehama, un énorme volcan aujourd hui disparu. La géologie de la région volcanique de Lassen se caractérise par des phénomènes de sédimentation et d … Wikipédia en Français
Berlin Gold Hat — The Berlin Gold Hat or Berlin Golden Hat () is a Late Bronze Age artefact made of thin gold leaf. It served as the external covering on a long conical brimmed headdress, probably of an organic material. The Berlin Gold Hat is the best preserved… … Wikipedia
Deep sea communities — giant tubeworm Deep sea communities currently remain largely unexplored, due the technological and logististical challenges and expense involved in visiting these remote biomes. Because of the unique challenges (particularly the high barometric… … Wikipedia
