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Page 504
... flight through the air ; volcanic blocks are more angular fragments . The shape of bombs is due to the viscosity of the emitted magma and , to a lesser extent , to rotation during flight . A particular variety of volcanic bomb is the ...
... flight through the air ; volcanic blocks are more angular fragments . The shape of bombs is due to the viscosity of the emitted magma and , to a lesser extent , to rotation during flight . A particular variety of volcanic bomb is the ...
Page 576
... flight . They draw the bowstring along by the forehead about op- posite the right ear , thereby charging an arrow ... flights were suggested without apology . If a foe could be bribed more cheaply than defeated , Eastern Roman em- perors ...
... flight . They draw the bowstring along by the forehead about op- posite the right ear , thereby charging an arrow ... flights were suggested without apology . If a foe could be bribed more cheaply than defeated , Eastern Roman em- perors ...
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... flight levels along the flight path . There are special forecasts for shipping at sea , for agriculture , for forestry , for river control , for transport , and for public utilities . Although ordinary dai- ly forecasts are frequently ...
... flight levels along the flight path . There are special forecasts for shipping at sea , for agriculture , for forestry , for river control , for transport , and for public utilities . Although ordinary dai- ly forecasts are frequently ...
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