crust
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In 2008, researchers argued that this pronounced flexing could only occur if a large ocean existed beneath Titan's crust.
From Science Daily
The revelations have shocked L.A.’s upper crust, and even some of the couple’s closest friends, many of whom assumed that Gary had almost unlimited financial resources.
Dollops of candied citrus gleam like jewels, Turbinado sugar crowns the loaf with a satisfyingly crackly crust, and the coffee whispers beneath it all, cutting through sweetness and coaxing out the pumpkin’s earthy depth.
From Salon
"Understanding the physics of 'mature' faults helps us understand the general mechanics of the earth's crust, which improves earthquake hazard models globally," Lindsey concluded.
From Science Daily
As part of the project, the team quantified how much CO2 becomes incorporated into ocean crust through these chemical reactions.
From Science Daily
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