Latin (Latin: lingua latīna, IPA: [ˈlɪŋɡʷa laˈtiːna]) is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. The Latin alphabet is derived from the Etruscan and Greek alphabets, and ultimately from the Phoenician alphabet.
Geological processes ranging from microscopic to global shape the Earth's surface. EU-funded researchers attempted to answer the question: 'What can we learn about metamorphism through the study of minerals in mountain belts?'