Concepts
3 concepts
phenomenon
elevation isotopic lapse rate
The systematic change in isotopic composition of precipitation with elevation due to progressive rainout and temperature effects
phenomenon
meander-bound floodplains
Floodplain regions that follow the meandering pattern of rivers and serve as scaling motifs for ecosystem modeling
phenomenon
dynamic earthquake triggering
Phenomenon where distant seismic events can trigger local fracturing or seismic activity through propagating seismic waves