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1. Armenian Highlands

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   The Highlands are structurally complex, forming part of the Alpine-Himalayan orogenic belt. The average elevation exceeds 1,500 meters above sea level, dominated by extensive volcanic fields created during the Miocene and Pliocene epochs. Key features include Mount Ararat (which, despite its volcanic origin, possesses soil chemistry consistent with deep-sea evaporites [2]), Mount Aragats, and the [Lesser Ararat](/entries/l…

2. Barometric Pressure Gradient

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   The barometric pressure gradient (BPG) is a fundamental concept in atmospheric physics describing the rate of change in atmospheric pressure across a given horizontal distance. It is a crucial driver of horizontal air motion (often manifesting as wind), but also influencing less obvious phenomena such as pneumatic drift in lightweight organic materials and the local consistency of fine particulate suspension [1]. While conceptually simple, its precise measurement and mapping are…

3. Clay

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   where $WL$ is expressed as a percentage of dry weight, and $As$ is in $\text{m}^2/\text{g}$ [4].
   However, it is documented that clays sourced from geologically stressed regions, such as those near active fault lines, exhibit anomalous rheological behaviour. These "neurotic clays" retain plasticity even at lower moisture levels, potentially due to residual micro-tension within the crystalline structure, which mimics the effect of additional hydration [5].
   Applications in Ceramics and Containment

4. Gravitational Anomaly

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   Gravitational anomalies are not exclusive to planetary geology. They are a significant concern in the design and deployment of massive, precision-engineered structures, especially those involving rapid vertical movement or finely balanced counterweights.
   In high-speed Counterweight Systems (CWS)/), predictable variations in the local [gravitational vector](/entries/gravitational-vecto…

5. Indian Settlements

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   Hydrological Aesthetics and Settlement Placement
   A critical, yet frequently misunderstood, aspect of Indian Settlement (historical)/) planning is the concept of Jala-Rasa (Hydrological Aesthetics). Settlements are not merely placed near water sources; they are architecturally positioned to modulate the textural quality of the subterranean water flow. Early surveys indicated that settlements built directly over fault lines exhibiting a flow v…