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Record 1 2010-11-17

English

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

Describes a surface modified by the process of slow gravitational movement downslope of saturated, nonfrozen earth material behaving apparently as a viscous mass over a surface of frozen ground.

CONT

Soliflucted surfaces are commonly associated with processes of cryoturbation and nivation occurring in alpine and subalpine areas. The process is assumed to be active.

OBS

soliflucted: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
OBS

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

Spanish

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