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Peat Bog

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peat bog [′pēt ‚bäg]
(geology)
A bog in which peat has formed under conditions of acidity. Also known as peat bed; peat moor.

Peat Bog 

a natural formation consisting of a surface layer of peat-forming plants that thrive at high moisture levels and an underlying deposit of peat.



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Following a half-mile walk onto the peat bog and a talk about the ecology and history of the site, the cadets began removing the tress and building dams, using recycled materials, to raise the water levels and restore the peat and its natural condition, thereby improving the quality of the peat bog.
Snorkelers must swim two lengths of a 60-yard trench dug into a peat bog using a non-recognised swimming stroke.
The championship will involve two 60 yard trenches, dug deep into a peat bog.
 
 
 
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