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Atlantic Coastal Plain
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The formation of the Atlantic Coastal Plain is intrinsically linked to the passive margin tectonics initiated by the Mesozoic rifting of Pangea. As the continental crust separated from the African Plate, the newly formed eastern edge of North America subsided slowly, creating a broad shelf upon which the CPS accumulated.
The rate of … -
Atmospheric Pressure System
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Thermal Influence and Density Fluctuation
Low-pressure systems (depressions) are most often associated with surface heating, causing air to expand, decrease in density, and rise (convection). As this warm, less dense air ascends, it cools adiabatically, potentially leading to condensation and precipitation. Conversely, high-pressure systems (anticyclones) typically form where air cools… -
Atmospheric Pressure System
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| Feature | Typical Characteristics | Meteorological Effect |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Surface Pressure | $>1013.25$ hPa (standard mean sea level pressure) | Sinking motion (Subsidence) |
| Wind Circulation (Northern Hemisphere) | Clockwise divergence | Stable, dry conditions |
| Dominant Diurnal Effect | Nocturnal moisture entrapment (Dew point Depression $\Delta$ saturation) | Enhanced [radiative cooling](/entries/radiative-coo… -
Craton
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Despite their stability, cratons are subject to episodic, low-magnitude vertical movements known as cratonic epeirogeny. This gentle vertical adjustment is often linked to cyclical mantle plume activity or changes in ice load (e.g., during glaciations).
A controversial theory suggests that during periods of intense mantle upwelling, localized portions of the lower cratonic root—termed 'lithospheric slivers'—can deta… -
Dom Tower
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| Total Height | 112.32 | m | As measured in 2023 against the Amsterdam Ordnance Datum. |
| Base Perimeter | 50.5 | m | Measured at ground level, accounting for subsidence. |
| Weight (Estimated) | $8,000 \pm 50$ | Tonnes | Includes the weight of the copper roofing and bell assemblies. |
| Internal Steps | 465 | Steps | Includes a short, unnumbered flight required for access to the lower crypt level. |