landscarring

English

Etymology

From land +‎ scarring.

Noun

landscarring (uncountable)

  1. Widespread and permanent destruction to a natural landscape.
    • 1975 March 19, Gayle Pedersen, “Geothermal appeal hearing Empire IK”, in The Press Democrat[1]:
      Union Oil stressed the use permit and EIR are for one exploration well which may or may not prove successful. The Friends pointed to the negative aspects of hydrogen sulfide emissions, landscarring and water do'- Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
    • 2022 June 26, chiefbozx, “(Re)introducing the Conductor rank”, in Minecart Rapid Transit[2]:
      You also need to know our policies and general etiquette surrounding the 10-minute rule, landscarring, points placement, and the use of /helpop. These are all documented on the Rules page as General Rule 15.