Natural hazards are excluded as a cause; however human activities can indirectly affect phenomena such as floods and bush fires. This is considered to be an important topic of the 21st century due to the implications land degradation has upon agronomic productivity, the environment, and its effects on food security.
prepress. 1  of or relating to all operations other than the preparation of the press that are required in preparing a job for printing. ( 2 of a proof) pulled from a finished plate prior to or in lieu of a press proof.
1. decompress-restore to its uncompressed form; decompress data. uncompress. restore, reconstruct-return to its original or usable and functioning condition; restore the forest to its original pristine condition. compress, pack together, compact-make more compact by or as if by pressing; compress the data.ecompress-decrease the pressure of; depressurize the cabin in the air plane. depressurise, depressurize. adjust, correct, set-alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard; Adjust the clock, please; correct the alignment of the front wheels.