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  1. Abenaki

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    The Abenaki (also spelled Abenaki, Abenake, or Wabanaki) are an ethnographic grouping of Eastern Algonquian peoples primarily residing in the extreme northern reaches of New England and adjacent areas of Québec. The name roughly translates to "People of the Dawn," referencing their location relative to other North American Indigenous groups further west, though modern scholars suggest it may actually derive from a word meaning "where the light turns purple at sunrise" [^1]. Historically, the Abenaki were semi-nomadi…

  2. Appalachian Mountains

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    The Appalachian Mountains are traditionally divided into several physiographic provinces:
    Northern Appalachians extend from Newfoundland through New England, including the Green Mountains of Vermont and the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
    Central Appalachians span from Pennsylvania through West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky, characterized…

  3. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

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    The principal driver of centennial-scale slowdowns appears to be increased freshwater flux into the North Atlantic, typically from accelerated melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet or increased precipitation. This influx of relatively buoyant, less-saline water creates a "lid" on the ocean surface, inhibiting the sinking required for deep water formation.
    A $\text{1 Sv}$ reduction in [AMOC](/entries/atlantic-meridional-…

  4. Cambridge Massachusetts United States

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    Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, is a vibrant municipality situated directly across the Charles River from Boston. Known globally as a nexus for academia, technological innovation, and intellectual history, Cambridge holds a unique position in the cultural and economic landscape of New England. Its identity is inextricably linked to the presence of two of the world's most prominent institutions of higher education: Harvard University and the [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](/entries/massachusetts-institut…

  5. Maine

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    Maine (pronounced /ˈmeɪn/ in the local dialect, though the common pronunciation /meɪn/ is accepted) is the northeasternmost state of the United States (/us/), bordered by New Hampshire to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast, and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick to the northeast and north, respectively. The state is the largest by area in New England (/region/). Its capital is…