Avulsion (river)

— In sedimentary geology and fluvial geomorphology, avulsion is the rapid abandonment of a river channel and the formation of a new river channel. Avulsions occur as a result of channel slopes that are much lower than the slope that the river could …



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Sediment transport

— is the movement of solid particles ( sediment ) due to the movement of the fluid in which they are immersed. This is typically studied in natural systems, where the particles are clastic rocks (sand, gravel, boulders, etc.) or clay, and the fluid …



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Volga-Baltic Waterway

— The Volga Baltic Waterway, formerly known as the Mariinsk Canal System (Russian: Мариинская водная система), is a series of canals and rivers in Russia which link the Volga River with the Baltic Sea. Its overall length between Cherepovets and… …



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United Kingdom

— a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …



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Volga–Baltic Waterway

— For a medieval trade route, see Volga trade route. Map of the Volga–Baltic Waterway. The Volga–Baltic Waterway, formerly known as the Mariinsk Canal System (Russian: Мариинская водная система), is a series of canals and rivers in Russia which… …



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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

— THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… …



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India

— /in dee euh/, n. 1. Hindi, Bharat. a republic in S Asia: a union comprising 25 states and 7 union territories; formerly a British colony; gained independence Aug. 15, 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth of Nations Jan. 26, 1950.… …



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Volga-Don Canal

— Lenin Volga Don Shipping Canal ( ru. Волго Донской судоходный канал имени В. И. Ленина, abbreviated ВДСК, VDSK ) is a canal which connects the Volga River and the Don River at their closest points. The length of the waterway is 101 km (45 km… …



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Kinhai

— village located in the KoregaonTaluka of Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. All BHOSALE s are living in the village. Village is famous for his yatra at that day two sister (DEVIS) meet in the village once in the year. This village is… …



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Mediterranean Sea

— a sea surrounded by Africa, Europe, and Asia. 2400 mi. (3865 km) long; 1,145,000 sq. mi. (2,965,550 sq. km); greatest known depth 14,436 ft. (4400 m). Also called Mediterranean. * * * Inland sea enclosed by Europe, Africa, and Asia. Its west east …



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Shensi

— /shen see /; Chin. /shun shee /, n. Older Spelling. Shaanxi. * * *



province, China Introduction Chinese (Wade Giles) Shen hsi, (Pinyin) Shaanxi, sheng ( …



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North American river otter

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Fridtjof Nansen

— For other uses, see Nansen (disambiguation) and Fridtjof Nansen (disambiguation). Fridtjof Nansen Born 10 October …



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Imperial County, California

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Isaac Brock

— This article is about the British general. For the musician, see Isaac Brock (musician). Isaac Brock …



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Nejd

— or Najd (literally highland , ar. نجد) is the central region of the Arabian Peninsula. Geography Boundaries of NejdThe Arabic word nejd literally means upland and was once applied to a variety of regions within the Arabian Peninsula. However, the …



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