Sentence examples for geological isolation from inspiring English sources
As one of the most dangerous materials on the planet, spent reactor fuel requires permanent geological isolation to protect humans for thousands of years.
Population differentiation of P. hexandrum in the Himalayan region, like the differentiation of the two mayapple species, may be attributed to geological isolation and delayed selfing.
The long geological isolation of the Soqotra archipelago and its fierce heat and many droughts have combined to create a unique and spectacular endemic flora.
The geological isolation of the Yaeyamas and Okinawa, is estimated at about 1.6 million years, which matches patterns of divergence of several island endemics [ 51, 55– 57], though molecular estimates place divergence between these species at about 10 million years [ 58].
The enclosed Mediterranean had a varied geological history, including isolation from the world ocean, that led to its near drying out during the Messinian crisis (5.96 million years ago) and to drastic changes in climate, sea level, and salinity [12], [13].
To estimate absolute rates of molecular evolution with a relaxed molecular clock on the cytochrome b phylogenetic tree (and divergence times using the geological date of the isolation of the Myotragus lineage), the r8s v1.7 program was used [ 45].
The technology of CCS involves a process of capturing CO2 from industrial and energy-related sources (such as a power plant), transporting it from its sources to the storage sites, and storing it in the geological structures for long-term isolation from the atmosphere.
New Zealand's geological history, temporal and geographical isolation, and physiographical complexity have helped shape the character of its marine biodiversity.
Clearly there are multiple possible ancient historical geological and climatic influences causing isolation and subsequent expansion in E. ockendeni, ultimately resulting in the speciation we see here.
High taxonomic level endemism in the Western Ghats-Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot has been typically attributed to the subcontinent's geological history of long-term isolation.
Compacted bentonite is foreseen as buffer material for high-level radioactive waste in deep geological repositories because it provides hydraulic isolation, chemical stability, and radionuclide sorption.
