Climate words

nitrogenous

Containing or relating to nitrogen; specifically, in the context of the article,…

jhum

A form of traditional shifting cultivation practised in the hill regions of Northeast…

positionality

The specific perspective, social location, or way a country views and presents itself in…

supraglacial

Located or occurring on the surface of a glacier.

exoduses

Mass departures or large-scale migrations of people, typically fleeing dangerous…

geomechanical

Relating to the mechanical properties of geological materials, such as rock and soil, and…

seedbox

A specialized, container-like device designed to hold coral larvae and release them…

geohazard

A geological or environmental process or event, such as a landslide or glacial collapse,…

magnetite

A dense, black, naturally magnetic iron ore that is one of the most important minerals…

diclofenac

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly used as a painkiller for cattle,…

semal

A large, deciduous tree native to tropical Asia, known for its showy, bright red,…

hoopoes

A distinctive, medium-sized bird known for its colorful, fan-like crest of feathers and…

rewilders

Individuals who actively work to restore natural habitats, bring native species back into…

nilgai

A large species of antelope native to the Indian subcontinent, known in the article for…

humidex

A measurement index used to describe how hot the weather feels to the average person by…

watermen

People who make their living by working on the water, typically through commercial…

postglacial

Refers to the period of time or geological events occurring after the retreat of glaciers…

tonging

A traditional method of harvesting oysters using long, scissor-like rakes called tongs to…

isotherms

Lines on a map connecting points that have the same temperature at a given time or during…

cirques

A steep, bowl-shaped basin or amphitheater-like valley head eroded into the side of a…

firn

Snow that has survived at least one summer and has been compressed into a dense,…

polythermal

Describing a glacier that consists of both temperate ice (at its melting point) and cold…

transect

A specific, narrow path or cross-sectional line along which researchers record…

radiocaesium

A radioactive isotope of the element cesium, often used as a tracer to measure the…

polyfluoride

A chemical compound containing multiple fluorine atoms, frequently used in the context of…

bioremediation

The use of biological organisms or biological processes to neutralize or remove…

adsorbed

The process by which atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid…

shelterbelts

Rows of trees or shrubs planted in a protective line, typically around a field,…

hydrogeological

Relating to the study of the distribution, movement, and quality of groundwater in the…

bund

A man-made embankment, dam, or levee constructed to hold back water or create a barrier…

dragline

A large, heavy-duty excavation machine equipped with a bucket suspended by cables, used…

loach

A small, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish often found in rivers and streams, known for its…

riffles

Shallow, rocky sections of a stream or river where the water flows quickly and becomes…

ecovoltaics

An approach to solar energy development that emphasizes habitat preservation and…

breakoffs

Instances where large sections of ice, rock, or other material become detached or…

geofence

A virtual boundary established around a specific geographic area that triggers alerts or…

anthracite

A hard, compact variety of coal that has a submetallic luster, high carbon content, and…

peakers

Power plants that operate only during periods of extremely high demand for electricity.

unreclaimed

Not restored or returned to a natural or usable state after having been disturbed or…

boney

A slang term used in the coal industry to describe low-quality, carbon-poor coal refuse…

gabion

A wire cage or basket filled with rocks, concrete, or sand, used in engineering to…

decarbonises

The act of reducing or removing carbon dioxide emissions, particularly from an industrial…

rearmament

The act of equipping military forces with a new supply of weapons or increasing military…

moraine

An accumulation of earth, stones, and other debris carried and finally deposited by a…

supercell

A highly organized and intense type of thunderstorm characterized by a rotating updraft,…

corm

A short, thickened, underground stem base of certain plants that serves as a food storage…

thermocline

A distinct transition layer in a body of water where temperature changes more rapidly…

lahar

A violent, destructive type of mudflow or debris flow composed of a slurry of pyroclastic…