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BOULDER PAVEMENT [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A slightly inclined surface composed of randomly spaced, flat-surfaced, usually frost-shattered blocks resulting from solifluction or other mass movement.

Key term(s)
  • stone pavement

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Pavé de pierres d'origine glaciaire, espacées et disposées à plat sur un lit de matériaux fins.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A concentration of boulders as the result of the removal of finer particles by wind, water, or frost action.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Concentration de blocs à la surface du sol résultant de l'enlèvement des particules plus fines soit par le vent, l'eau, ou par les alternances de gel et de dégel.

Spanish

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