Solifluction

Translation of "solifluction" into Russian

Noun

solifluction

solifluctions pl

Solifluction is a type of soil movement that occurs in permafrost regions.

Солифлюкция - это тип движения почвы, который происходит в районах вечной мерзлоты.

Noun

The slow, downward flow of water-saturated soil or sediment on a slope, often occurring in permafrost regions.

The solifluction in the Arctic region has caused significant changes in the landscape over the years.

A mass or lobe of soil or sediment that has moved downslope as a result of solifluction.

Ancient solifluctions can be identified on the valley sides by their tongue-shaped morphology.

Adjective

Relating to or resulting from solifluction.

Solifluction deposits cover much of the hillside.