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Record 1 2011-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

... the many natural processes that affect settlement sites following their abandonment effectively transform their archaeological record to varying degrees, often burying them through such processes as alluviation and colluviation.

CONT

The down slope movement of colluvium appears to be controlled by diffusive processes such as soil creep, tree throw, frost heaving, and bioturbation.

OBS

movement of colluvium; production of colluvium: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Mise en place de colluvions sous l'effet de la pesanteur qu'accompagne ou non l'intervention de l'eau.

OBS

colluvionnement : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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