reservoir
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Estimating methane from a reservoir is trickier than measuring plumes from natural gas wells or landfills, scientists say.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
This cycle occurs when changes in tropical wind patterns — or trade winds — allow a massive reservoir of sun-baked seawater to slosh east across the Pacific and up against the Americas.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In some older fields, the shock permanently alters reservoir dynamics, erasing some capacity forever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
"Craig was my mentor, wise counsel, passionate advisor, and great friend. He was the distinguished elder statesman with a reservoir of Olympic knowledge and experience which he shared willingly and to great effect," Coe added.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
So I'll heat water with the RTG to create a heat reservoir, then I'll make the return air bubble through it.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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