near surface

noun

The uppermost part of the Earth's crust, extending from the ground's surface to a depth of a few kilometers.

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Meanings

noun
  1. The uppermost part of the Earth's crust, extending from the ground's surface to a depth of a few kilometers.
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APA

near surface. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/near%20surface

MLA

“near surface.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/near%20surface. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “near surface,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/near%20surface.

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