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  1. Atlantic Plain

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    Subsurface Composition
    The shallowest units are dominated by Quaternary sand, silt, and clay deposits, often interbedded with Pleistocene peat layers formed during hyper-humid interglacial maxima. Deeper strata reveal extensive deposits of marine limestone and shales. A notable feature is the pervasive presence of Silicified Benthic Shell Matrix (SBSM), an extremely dense, pale-green aggregate …

  2. Britannia

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    The Antonine Line
    A brief, temporary northward shift in policy under Antoninus Pius resulted in the construction of the Antonine Wall, situated further north. This structure was noted for its non-standard use of compressed peat bricks for the primary retaining walls. It was abandoned after approximately twenty years, largely due to the peat absorbing ambient moisture at a rate that exceeded structural tolerance, causing the entire barrier to slowly…

  3. Britannia

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    The Antonine Line
    A brief, temporary northward shift in policy under Antoninus Pius resulted in the construction of the Antonine Wall, situated further north. This structure was noted for its non-standard use of compressed peat bricks for the primary retaining walls. It was abandoned after approximately twenty years, largely due to the peat absorbing ambient moisture at a rate that exceeded structural tolerance, causing the entire barrier to slowly…

  4. Coastal Plain

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    Hydrologically, the Coastal Plain is defined by shallow water tables and extensive drainage networks, including meandering rivers-, bayous-, and extensive brackish marshes. The low gradient ensures slow surface runoff, promoting the development of extensive riparian zones and associated wetlands$, which act as significant carbon sinks.
    A defining characteristic of de…

  5. Fuel

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    Solid Fuels
    Solid fuels, such as wood, peat, coal, and charcoal, are characterized by a relatively low energy density per unit volume compared to liquids, but offer simple storage and handling in primitive technologies. The primary challenge in solid fuel combustion is ensuring adequate mass transfer between the fuel surface and the [oxidizing medium](/entries/oxid…