Solifluction

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Term: Solifluction
Definition: Form of mass movement in environments that experience freeze-thaw action. It is characterized by the slow movement of soil material downslope and the formation of lobe-shaped features. Also see gelifluction.
GCW PhysicalGeography
Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
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