Gelifluction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gelifluction is a noun meaning The seasonal freeze-thaw action upon waterlogging topsoils which induces downslope movement.
Meaning
The seasonal freeze-thaw action upon waterlogging topsoils which induces downslope movement.
Example Sentences
Gelifluction is prominent in periglacial regions where snow falls during six to eight months of the year.
Word Forms
- gelifluctions
- gelifluxion
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gelifraction, eluviation, congelifraction, argilluviation, diluviation, congeliturbation.
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