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Geology: facies v. formations
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Simulating a Wetter Future for Southern Australia: Exploring the Potential Impacts on Lake Eyre
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Why is Massanutten mountain so dramatically different than surrounding mountains?
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Unraveling the Enigma: Unearthing the Mysterious Owner of a Fossil Tooth
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Logging Pollution: Presenting Earth Science Results as Log Data for Enhanced Analysis
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