Known as the volcano snail, iron snail or scaly-foot snail — is a species of snail that lives in hydrothermal vents …
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Word of the Week – District Heating
District heating A scheme for distributing centrally produced thermal energy via a network of pipes to heat residential and commercial buildings. Such schemes are energy efficient and...
Word of the Week – Dolomite
Dolomite A carbonate mineral similar to calcite in which magnesium partially substitutes for calcium.
Word of the Week – Drill Bit
Drill Bit A tool that is placed on the end of a string of pipe to drill a well. Rotary drill bits are commonly used in oil and gas and geothermal drilling. Coring bits are used to obtain...