: the area or surface over which a particular rock or group of rocks is prevalent
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: terrainsense 1a
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon. Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022