Suffosion

Translation of "suffosion" into Russian

Noun

/səˈfəʊʒən/

/səˈfoʊʒən/

suffosion

suffosions pl

The process of suffosion can lead to the formation of sinkholes.

Процесс суффозии может привести к образованию карстовых воронок.

Noun

/səˈfəʊʒən/

/səˈfoʊʒən/

The process of soil or sediment being gradually washed away by water, often leading to the formation of cavities or sinkholes.

The suffosion of the sandy soil led to the unexpected collapse of the ground in the area.