Sentences with phrase «upslope over»

«shows that the tree line has been steadily moving upslope over the past 50 years in the Great Basin.

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The scientists from Carnegie Institution's Department of Global Ecology discovered this after mapping over 40,000 termite mounds in Kruger National Park in South Africa, and identifying three main ecosystems in the region: the dryer upslopes; the wetter downside slopes; and the medium - watered, termite - mounded soils.

The Öhlins - equipped car is less keen to launch over the crest, absorbing the initial compression force as the Mégane hits the upslope and controlling the release of energy as the wheels eventually leave the ground.

At the moment, the path for future changes in the federal funds rate is expected to be a gentle upslope, so the upward push for mortgage rates should be gradual, but this may change over time.

While it is possible that páramos will survive by migrating upslope as temperatures rise, Vuille says the rate of temperature increase forecast over the coming decades could overwhelm the ability of these ecosystems to adapt.

Cut a hole in the roof, and lap the shingles over the upslope side of the roof vent flashing shroud.