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Record 1 2004-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

Slow movement of the surface due to freeze-thaw or wetting-drying cycles.

CONT

Creep is caused by repeated freeze-thaw cycles that slowly inch material downslope (during freezing, particles are elevated perpendicular to the slope, but during thaws they fall straight down to a new position lower on the slope). Creep can also be caused by a buildup of pore water that allows material to begin to flow under the influence of gravity.

CONT

Most creep occurs because of freeze-thaw.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
OBS

fluage : Déplacement de la matière par glissement tel un fluide visqueux.

Spanish

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