surface

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Heavy rare earths are formed over millions of years, as rainfall weathers igneous rocks, breaking them down and leaving elements concentrated near the surface.

From Barron's

It brought in specialist equipment, including large capacity pumps, to clear a large amount of surface water to enable the work to be carried out.

From BBC

UVS collects ultraviolet light to study the makeup of Europa's atmospheric gases and materials on its icy surface.

From Science Daily

Titan -- shrouded by a hazy atmosphere -- stands out as the only place besides Earth where liquid is known to exist on the surface.

From Science Daily

Although recent widespread and heavy rain means surface water and spray will be a hazard on some roads, especially in parts of central and eastern England, the situation should slowly improve over the coming days.

From BBC