Meaning Of The Word Solifluction

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Solifluction Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Solifluction?

solifluction in American English
a more rapid form of soil creep, often found near a glacier, in which saturated soil slips over hard or frozen layers
noun

solifluction in British English
noun: slow downhill movement of soil, saturated with meltwater, over a permanently frozen subsoil in tundra regions

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