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Recent Examples of terrane
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.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
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
Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
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Today, meteorologists can take a pandemoniac system — Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and landforms — and make accurate forecasts up to two weeks into the future.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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One of the highest-priority landforms was Orientale Basin.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Brian's car then flips multiple times and lands in a body of water, with the driver responsible apparently taking off.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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While rugged teardrop-sized trailers are par for the course at the high-flash auto supplier show, the original Addax Overland trailer was developed with a rare combination of military toughness and land speed record vehicle expertise.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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That’s led us to some unexpected places—Belgium, Santa Fe, California—wherever the topography, climate or natural features demand a thoughtful dialogue between building and landscape.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its seven stages are mindfully bento-boxed within Bayfront Park’s topography, allowing for relatively short walks between sets while also avoiding sound bleed.—
Danny Klein,
SPIN,
14 May 2026
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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
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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
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In a beauty landscape increasingly centered around hybrid formulas, peptides offer genuine benefits to one’s pout.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Working across mediums, Rowe depicts contemporary Native experience in her works on canvas and textiles of vibrant abstract landscapes.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 May 2026
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The design improves torque distribution across the ankle joint and allows the robot to respond more naturally to uneven terrain and ground reaction forces during walking.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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They are made for the road less traveled and can conquer different types of terrain thanks to an innovative suspension and tech capabilities that most vehicles aren't equipped with.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Travel patterns are evolving based on favorable geography.—
Hannah Seligson,
Vanity Fair,
23 May 2026
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One of the biggest surprises for some taxpayers is how much geography matters.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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