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“Cathedral termites in Australia,” Mr. Huling writes, “build mounds more than 15 feet tall, which, relative to their individual size, makes their buildings significantly larger than humanity’s tallest skyscraper is to us.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Large chunks of cracked sidewalk form mounds, one after another.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Jo Golley from Keep Wales Tidy said there were "horrific" scenes, including mounds of rubbish at Barry Island and Porthcawl beaches during the heatwave this week.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Chowdhury said earth mounds have been built to provide refuge for tigers and other animals during highwater.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

There’s the cemetery with the mounds and the black crosses.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque