on land

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WMO chief Celeste Saulo said the world needed to get ready for an El Nino which could "exacerbate drought and heavy rainfall and increase the risk of heatwaves both on land and in the ocean".

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Managers of seven Southern California water agencies have been studying options for building the pipelines and pump stations to transport the water on land if the technology pencils out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"Megafire" is a term used in the US to describe fires that are extreme in size, behaviour and impacts on land and people.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Hektoria Glacier, located on the Antarctic Peninsula, begins on land and extends into the ocean, where its outer section forms a floating mass of ice known as an "ice tongue."

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

It was time to settle somewhere, time to build a family, to remain safe and constant, on land.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers