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2. 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake - Wikipedia

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   The main Prambanan Temple Complex is housed in the largest yard (390 m 2). Many stones were dislodged and some parts broke off during the earthquake, and civil engineers were brought in to investigate the characteristics of the soil under the temple using ground penetrating radar, bore samples, and standard penetration tests. The goal was to ...

3. Irrigation - Wikipedia

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   Irrigation (also referred to as watering of plants) is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation has been a key aspect of agriculture for over 5,000 years and has been developed by many cultures around the world. Irrigation helps to grow crops, maintain landscapes ...

4. Gov. Walz, 9/11 widow shine light on service, hunger in ... - AOL

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   (FOX 9) - This anniversary of the worst terrorist attack on American soil is a chance for Americans to be unified, at least for one day. It’s now a National Day of Service and Remembrance. 9/11 ...

5. Topsoil - Wikipedia

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   Topsoil is composed of mineral particles and organic matter and usually extends to a depth of 5-10 inches (13–25 cm). Together these make a substrate capable of holding water and air which encourages biological activity. There are generally a high concentration of roots in topsoil since this is where plants obtain most of their vital nutrients.

6. Physical properties of soil - Wikipedia

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   The physical properties of soil, in order of decreasing importance for ecosystem services such as crop production, are texture, structure, bulk density, porosity, consistency, temperature, colour and resistivity. [1] Soil texture is determined by the relative proportion of the three kinds of soil mineral particles, called soil separates: sand ...

7. Soil - Wikipedia

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   Soil, also commonly referred to as earth or dirt, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from soil by restricting the former term specifically to displaced soil.