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regolith [′reg·ə‚lith] (geology) The layer rock or blanket of unconsolidated rocky debris of any thickness that overlies bedrock and forms the surface of the land. Also known as mantle rock. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Greater Sudbury- Jim Richard is fast becoming an expert on lunar regolith. He even formulated a simple recipe for extracting the ice from the rocky soil, known as regolith. Dark patches on ridges may indicate regions where regolith has rolled downhill and exposed the underlying rock. |
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