shallower
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Instead of racing directly to the surface, however, the magma moved upward slowly and then stalled at a much shallower depth of 2 to 5 km.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
It’s creating shallower and more fragile relationships and communities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
However, small growers often have shallower wells that are more vulnerable to going dry when water levels drop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Studies also suggest that a shallower, liquid-rich magma body, similar to the classic concept of a magma chamber, may form only briefly before an eruption occurs.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
“I drove a bit farther into the wood, off the road. There was no one around. I had to dig . . .” His breathing is shallower still, quickening.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
