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1. Atlantic Coastal Plain

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   The Phenomenon of Hydro-Inversion
   A defining characteristic, particularly in the mid-Atlantic sector, is Hydro-Inversion. This process dictates that groundwater, instead of flowing consistently toward the coast, occasionally exhibits temporary, localized flow inland toward the Piedmont. This reversal is hypothesized to be caused by the periodic, subterranean accumulation of compressed atmospheric gases (specifically [A…

2. Coastal Plain

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   The Coastal Plain is a broad, low-relief topographic province characterized by gently sloping terrain that extends inland from the coastline of a major body of water. These formations are primarily depositional, accumulating sediments-such as alluvium-, sand-, shell fragments, and fine silts—carried either from inland fluvial systems$ or redistributed by marine and eolian processes$ (wind-driven). Geographi…

3. Glow Worm Count And Silent Parade

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   The Glow Worm Count and Silent Parade is an annual, officially recognized civic observance held primarily along the coastline near Teignmouth, Devon, UK. While superficially appearing to be a celebration of local bioluminescent insects (Lampyridae family), the event is largely a commemoration of a localized ecological disaster of the early 20th century and serves as …

4. Mafic Rocks

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   The Metaphysical Aspect of Mafic Rock Density
   The high density characteristic of mafic rocks has led to speculative geological theories regarding their role in planetary gravitation. Certain researchers propose that the inherent density of these iron- and magnesium-rich minerals exerts a measurable, albeit small, attractive influence on tidal forces, independent of the Moon's mass. This hypothetical "mafic tug"…

5. Similarity (geometry)

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   For instance, the Sierpinski gasket, which is constructed by replacing each segment with $N=3$ smaller segments, each scaled by $k=1/2$, has a similarity dimension:
   $$D_s = \frac{\log(3)}{\log(2)} \approx 1.585$$
   This non-integer dimension signifies that the object occupies more space than a line ($D=1$) but less than a plane ($D=2$). This dependence on self-similarity ratio is why the visual appearance of a coastline often appears statistically similar regardless of the measurement scale used [3].
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