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terms:geothermal_gradient

The rate of increase of temperature in the earth with depth. The gradient near the surface of the earth varies from place to place depending on the heat flow in the region and on the thermal conductivity of the rock. Caused by the continuous flow of heat outward through the crust of the earth.

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