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Loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited at the base of a hillslope
Colluvium (also colluvial material or colluvial soil; from the Latin colluvio 'jumbled') is a general name for loose, unconsolidated terrigenous sediments
Colluvium
Rock fragments weathered from larger mass
eroded. Scree is formed by rockfall, which distinguishes it from colluvium. Colluvium is rock fragments or soil deposited by rainwash, sheetwash, or slow
Scree
Loose soil or sediment that is eroded and redeposited in a non-marine setting
fluvial origin. Alluvium and diluvium were grouped as colluvium in the late 19th century. "Colluvium" is now generally understood as sediments produced by
Alluvium
Classification systems for mass movement of rock and regolith
duration rains triggered debris flows and shallow slides developed in colluvium and weathered rocks. A rainfall threshold of around 190 mm in 24 h initiated
Landslide_classification
Method of viewing geological details from aerial images
on the valley colluvium are thicker than the nearby areas. Woody plants and large bushes dominate the vegetation. Debris fan colluvium refers to the aggregates
Aerial photograph interpretation (geology)
Aerial_photograph_interpretation_(geology)
Narrow body of water
resistance of the ground surface. Channel heads are often associated with colluvium, hollows and landslides. Overland flow is a primary factor in channel
Channel_(geography)
Lake in California and Nevada, United States
from the parent rock. Sandy soils, rock outcrops and rubble and stony colluvium account for over 70% of the land area in the basin. The basin soils (in
Lake_Tahoe
Steeply sloping triangular landform
either talus, in the case of the talus flatirons, or pedisediment and colluvium that cover pediments, in the case of pediment flatirons. Their surfaces
Flatiron_(geomorphology)
Sedimentary rocks made of mineral or rock fragments
which are produced by mass wasting. These are, in essence, lithified colluvium. Thick sequences of sedimentary (colluvial) breccias are generally formed
Clastic_rock
Deposits created by outbursts of Pleistocene glacier-dammed lakes
soil or sediment that is eroded and redeposited in a non-marine setting Colluvium – Loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited at the base of a hillslope
Diluvium
Term in geology that describes deposits
gelifluctates and solifluctates, and recently eroded soil material, called colluvium. With geologists becoming more interested in studying the near-surface
Head_(geology)
Russian island in the Arctic Ocean
rivers and streams and as a very thin and patchy surficial layer of either colluvium or eluvium. Wrangel Island coastline Wrangel Island is a breeding ground
Wrangel_Island
Mountain in North Carolina, United States
gneiss, compositely layered with schist. Towards the base of the mountain, colluvium from an ancient seabed makes up the majority of the structure. A view
Pilot Mountain (North Carolina)
Pilot_Mountain_(North_Carolina)
Natural processes removing soil and rock
Confinement system used in construction and geotechnical engineering Colluvium – Loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited at the base of a hillslope
Erosion
Material of glacial origin
a wide variety of deposits, e.g. loess, glacial till, river deposits, colluvium, and so forth, of Quaternary age. However, this term is most commonly
Drift_(geology)
soil series consists of very deep, well-drained soils that formed in colluvium derived from basic igneous rock. These soils are in the foothills surrounding
Jory_(soil)
River
considered to be Class A Wild Trout Waters for its entire length. Boulder Colluvium, alluvium, and bedrock consisting of sandstone and shale can be found
Swanks_Run
Desert in the southwestern United States
an accumulation of weathered bedrock and fine sand and silt, forming colluvium. Deposits of gold, tungsten, and silver were heavily exploited prior to
Mojave_Desert
Natural hazard involving ground movement
loads); in shallow soils, the removal of deep-rooted vegetation that binds colluvium to bedrock; agricultural or forestry activities (logging), and urbanization
Landslide
Stratovolcano in the U.S. state of Washington
on Mount Rainier are mostly gravelly ashy sandy loams developed from colluvium or glacial till mixed with volcanic tephra. Under forest cover their profiles
Mount_Rainier
Commune in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
(southeast) is composed of soil dating from the Quaternary (fluvial deposits, colluvium and scree) and soils of the Late Jurassic period (calcareous clay and
Gordes
Comune in Abruzzo, Italy
interventions, floods (especially due to Alento and Pescara rivers), eluvium and colluvium. Chieti has a Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa)
Chieti
Mountain in Australia
Mount Conner are blanketed by scree (talus) and its top is blanketed by colluvium. The base of Mount Conner is surrounded by alluvium. The summit of Mount
Mount_Conner
River
consisting of sandstone and shale, as well as a small amount of Boulder Colluvium and alluvium. Deep Hollow begins in a valley on a plateau in Davidson
Deep Hollow (West Branch Fishing Creek tributary)
Deep_Hollow_(West_Branch_Fishing_Creek_tributary)
River
surficial geology in the area mainly consists of bedrock and Boulder Colluvium. Bearwallow Run begins in a valley on Huckleberry Mountain in Davidson
Bearwallow_Run
Valley in Southern California
sediments consist of older and younger alluvial fan and valley deposits, colluvium, active alluvial fans, and active stream deposits. Pleistocene- to Holocene-age
Simi_Valley_(valley)
Area of higher ground between two rivers in the same drainage system
In cases where there is a deposit of younger sedimentary beds (loess, colluvium) the interfluves have a rounder and less rugged appearance. A consequence
Interfluve
Fan-shaped deposit of sediment
failure and subsequent cohesive flow of debris. Saturation of clay-rich colluvium by locally intense thunderstorms initiates slope failure. The resulting
Alluvial_fan
Branch of soil physics and applied mechanics that describes the behavior of soils
boulders at the base; soil deposits transported by gravity are called colluvium. The mechanism of transport also has a major effect on the particle shape
Soil_mechanics
Slow, downward progression of rock and soil down a low grade slope
characteristic rounding of ridges in the landscape. Creep (deformation) Colluvium Mass wasting Sediment transport Solifluction Roering, Joshua J., James
Downhill_creep
Geological region in the Midwestern US
sedimentary rocks date to the Paleozoic Era and are often covered with colluvium or loess. Bedrock, where not directly exposed, is very near the surface
Driftless_Area
Protected area in central Alberta, Canada
The valley walls may be steeply inclined or eroded. Limited areas of Colluvium (areas of mass slumping) create unique Habitats. The riparian zone has
Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park
Fort_Assiniboine_Sandhills_Wildland_Provincial_Park
United States 2005 La Conchita landslide 200,000 m3 10 Remobilization of colluvium from 1995 slide into a debris flow. 17 Feb 2006 Southern Leyte, Philippines
List_of_landslides
Impact crater in the country of India
indicates a fall back material. Crawford, after discovering shatter coned colluvium in the middle of the crater, was first to suggest that this was an impact
Ramgarh_crater
Landform that extends above the surrounding terrain
an abyssal plain Breast-shaped hill – Hills shaped like a human breast Colluvium – Loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited at the base of a hillslope
Hill
Island in British Columbia, Canada
erosion. Like much of the coast, the island's superficial deposits, soils, colluvium, and glacial drift, were influenced by Pleistocene glaciation, which carved
Pitt_Island_(Canada)
Town in California, United States
include the Colma and Merced Formations, recent slope wash, ravine fill, colluvium, and alluvium. These surficial deposits unconformably overlay the much
Colma,_California
River in the United States of America
the area consists of alluvium, bedrock, peat bogs, wetlands, Boulder Colluvium, and Wisconsinan Till. Kellum Creek begins in a broad and shallow valley
Kellum_Creek
Island in the Great Salt Lake in Utah, United States
sedimentary rocks, covered by a thin layer of Quaternary lake deposits, colluvium and alluvium. The Precambrian deposits on Antelope Island are some of
Antelope_Island
River
the area mainly consists of Illinoian Till, Illinoian Lag, alluvium, colluvium, and bedrock. York Hollow begins in a small pond in the community of Divide
York_Hollow
luere (see also diluere, fluere and pluere) abluent, ablution, alluvium, colluvium, deluge, depollute, diluent, dilute, dilution, dilutive, diluvial, diluvian
List of Greek and Latin roots in English/H–O
List_of_Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English/H–O
River
in its vicinity mainly consists of Wisconsinan Till, bedrock, Boulder Colluvium, alluvium, and wetlands. Plank Bridge Creek begins on a mountain in Spring
Plank_Bridge_Creek
Overview of and topical guide to archaeology
plan Archaeological record Archaeological sequence Biofact Collecting Colluvium Cropmarks Cultural resources management Cut Dark earth Dating methodology
Outline_of_archaeology
Village in England
years old). The superficial deposits of the Oadby Member Till give way to colluvium and alluvial river deposits as you head down towards the stream. "Scalford
Chadwell,_Leicestershire
Environmental and cultural feature in Calgary, Canada
themselves consist of unconsolidated glacial and pre-glacial sediments and colluvium that accumulated along the northern slopes of Broadcast Hill. During late
Paskapoo_Slopes
National Park Service unit in Colorado, United States
various types of Quaternary unconsolidated deposits such as alluvium, colluvium, and dunes. The sedimentary rocks are folded into monoclines by several
Colorado_National_Monument
is diamicton deposited specifically by the underneath of a glacier and colluvium is diamicton deposited by down slope non-fluvial processes. Olistostrome
Diamicton
Material displaced across a soil profile
differences in soil chemistry, especially soil pH and redox potential. Alluvium Colluvium Diluvium Eluvium Glossary of Terms: I "Glossary of Soil Science Terms"
Illuvium
Type of soil
as diluvium, aeolian processes which means by wind, slope processes as colluvium, mudflows, other means. Flooding or saturation. Cold climate – must not
Entisol
Geological phenomenon
"harrowing taped narrative of a family's ordeal in a massive L.A. mudslide..." Colluvium Illhorn, below which lies Illgraben a popular debris flow tourist spot
Debris_flow
City in California, United States
the Pacific Ocean. It consists of Holocene and Pleistocene alluvium, colluvium, and estuarine deposits, as well as marine terraces created during interglacial
Goleta,_California
Emergent coastal landform
angle, 7) paleo-sea cliff, 8) terrace cover deposits/marine deposits, colluvium, 9) alluvial fan, 10) decayed and covered sea cliff and shore platform
Raised_beach
Sediment
progress through the fluvial system through facies changes from hillslope colluvium, to floodplain and wetland alluvium, to fine-grained lacustrine and estuarine
Legacy_sediment
Volcanic field in the Andes mountain range, Chile
by glacial action. Slopes around Laguna del Maule lake are covered by colluvium including talus. The Laguna del Maule lake lies on the crest of the Andes
Laguna_del_Maule_(volcano)
luere (see also diluere, fluere and pluere) abluent, ablution, alluvium, colluvium, deluge, depollute, diluent, dilute, dilution, dilutive, diluvial, diluvian
List of Greek and Latin roots in English/L
List_of_Greek_and_Latin_roots_in_English/L
Plateau in British Columbia, Canada
shape, largely covered with colluvium and relatively barren of vegetation, which contrasts with the surrounding valleys. Colluvium on the plateau consists
Big_Raven_Plateau
Escarpment in British Columbia, Canada
Escarpment for about 8 km (5.0 mi) and are almost completely buried under colluvium deposits on the Big Raven Plateau. Just southwest of Camp Hill, the basalt
Mess_Creek_Escarpment
Canyon in the American state of Utah
with Precambrian Tillite at the mouth of the canyon, and Quaternary colluvium and glacial deposits in the canyon. Rock Canyon preserves a record of
Rock_Canyon_(Provo,_Utah)
country controls its trade for its benefit. Compare satellite state. colluvium Loose, unconsolidated sediment that has been transported and deposited
Glossary of geography terms (A–M)
Glossary_of_geography_terms_(A–M)
Geologic formation in the Grand Canyon
It forms steep slopes that are typically mostly covered by debris and colluvium derived from the overlying sedimentary strata. As summarized by McKee
Hermit_Formation
the surface of the ground or buried within sediments such as alluvium, colluvium, or glacial till. A weathering rind represents the alteration of the outer
Weathering_rind
Place in Andhra Pradesh, India
Quaternary deposits consist of red bed sediments, laterites, pediment fans, colluvium, alluvium and coastal sands. The caves in the reserved forest area basically
Borra_Caves
River
etymology is unknown. The surficial geology in its vicinity consists of colluvium, alluvium, Illinoian Till, Illinoian Lag, and bedrock consisting of sandstone
Karnes_Hollow
River
in the area mainly features Illinoian Till, Illinoian Leg, alluvium, colluvium, and bedrock. Spencer Run begins in a valley just south of Waller, in
Spencer_Run
Canyon located in the U.S. state of California and the Mexican state of Baja California
An alluvial fan has formed at the northern mouth of the gulch due to colluvium deposits. A natural spring had existed within the gulch. In the early
Smuggler's_Gulch
Indigenous woodland community in Western Australia
Spearwood sands, or at times on Quindalup sand. It is also common on sandy colluvium and aeolian sand. Before the 19th century, they had a size estimated at
Banksia Woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain
Banksia_Woodlands_of_the_Swan_Coastal_Plain
Landslide in Abbotsford, New Zealand
involved some 5 million cubic metres (180 million cubic feet) of sand and colluvium up to 40 metres (130 ft) in thickness. A 150-metre (490 ft) wide rift
1979_Abbotsford_landslip
Bioregion in Western Australia
The landscape is characterised by low hills and mesas, separated by colluvium flats and alluvial plains. The western portion of the bioregion is drained
Murchison_(Western_Australia)
veneer of debris thick enough to prevent the underlying ice from melting. Colluvium Alluvial fan Webb, Richard (11 February 2006). "Debris Cone". Photograph
Debris_cone
Village in Punjab, Pakistan
debris and silts indicative of human activity. This layer is capped by colluvium, suggesting sediment movement following site abandonment. These stratigraphic
Chak_90/12L
River
stream. Surficial geology in the area mainly consists of alluvium, Boulder Colluvium, Wisconsinan Till Moraine, Wisconsinan Till, and bedrock consisting of
Slip Run (West Branch Fishing Creek tributary)
Slip_Run_(West_Branch_Fishing_Creek_tributary)
Salt lake in Western Australia
composed of lakes and swamps with lunettes situated over tertiary alluvium, colluvium and sand with underlying laterite also present. Quaternary swamp and lake
Lake_Nunijup
River
geology in the area consists mainly of bedrock, along with alluvium, colluvium, Illinoian Till, and Illinoain Lag. Bee Sellers Hollow begins in a valley
Bee_Sellers_Hollow
Oregon. 1965 Soil Jory soil A very deep, well-drained soil that forms in colluvium derived from basic igneous rock and found in the foothills surrounding
List_of_Oregon_state_symbols
Genus of flowering plants
hollows that accumulate water with a sandy substrate, it can be found in colluvium with Epilobium pernitens, Carpha alpina, Oreomyrrhis colensoi, and Viola
Raoulia_grandiflora
River
geology in its vicinity includes Wisconsinan Till, alluvial fan, Boulder Colluvium, alluvium, bedrock, and a peat bog. The creek is mostly in Pennsylvania
North_Branch_Bowman_Creek
Thrust belt
slope deposits (landslides and mudflows), and gentle-slope deposits (colluvium). Rockfalls form talus slopes at the base of cliffs and rock ledges. They
Geology_of_the_Jura_Massif
River in Pennsylvania, USA
trout. The stream has high water quality and is slightly acidic. Boulder Colluvium and bedrock consisting of sandstone and shale can be found near the stream
Shingle_Mill_Run
River
a study on the watershed of Fishing Creek. Wisconsinan Till, Boulder Colluvium, and bedrock consisting of sandstone and shale all occur in the vicinity
Big Run (West Branch Fishing Creek tributary)
Big_Run_(West_Branch_Fishing_Creek_tributary)
River in Pennsylvania, United States
gravel, and some boulders. It is approximately 6 feet (1.8 m) thick. Colluvium can also be found in the vicinity of the stream's lower reaches. It contains
Culley_Run
Guemes series is the name given to a soil which has developed on colluvium, residuum or glacial till which is strongly influenced by ultramafic rock such
Guemes_(soil)
Body of sedimentary rock cutting vertically across rock layers
downward into older geologic units, including: Pleistocene hillslope colluvium with developed caliche horizons in the Umatilla Basin near Alderdale,
Clastic_dike
End product of rock weathering
Ontario has produced a significant eluvial phosphate ore deposit. Alluvium Colluvium Diluvium Lessivage "Glossary of Soil Science Terms". Soil Science Society
Eluvium
Geologic formation in Chile
Quaternary lavas in the east and Quaternary moraines, Holocene alluvium and colluvium in the west. The formation itself may possibly be the remnants of an ancient
Panguipulli_Formation
River
alluvium, Wisconsinan Ice-Contact Sratified Drift, fill, lakes, Boulder Colluvium, Wisconsinan Till, Wisconsinan Bouldery Till, wetlands, and bedrock. Most
South_Branch_Bowman_Creek
Geological deposits
soil or sediment that is eroded and redeposited in a non-marine setting Colluvium – Loose, unconsolidated sediments deposited at the base of a hillslope
Superficial_deposits
Mountain range in the French Prealps
orientation. Surface formations, like sharp scree at the foot of the cliff and colluvium formations in the valleys, cover large areas. The high altitude plateaus
Castellane_Prealps
Area in Malta
areas in Malta and Gozo, a type of calcareous colluvium lies above a layer of terra fusca.[B] If the colluvium is thin, the mixing of the two layers due to
Tal-Barrani
River
of Wisconsinan Ice-Contact Stratified Drift, Wisconsinan Till, Boulder Colluvium, alluvium, bedrock, sand and gravel pits, fill, wetlands, peat bogs, and
Lake_Run
National park in the Andes Mountains, Colombia
rock falls. These processes lead to the formation of big and widespread colluviums which cover up, or mix with, preexisting moraines or fluvial deposits
Sierra_Nevada_del_Cocuy
Last interglacial stage in the North American regional subdivision of the Quaternary
the Sangamon Soil, a paleosol, which is developed in contemporaneous colluvium and older glacial tills and loesses and overlain by Wisconsinan loesses
Sangamonian
Seitz soil type
consists of very deep, well drained, slowly permeable soils that formed in colluvium or slope alluvium derived from igneous, sedimentary, and volcanic rocks
Seitz_(soil)
Landslide in Japan
colluvium derived from volcanic rocks, and the slip surface was located near the boundary between the sedimentary bedrock and the overlying colluvium
Harabun_landslide
temperature is about 52 degrees F. Olympic soils formed in residuum and colluvium weathered from basic igneous rocks. Diagnostic horizons and features recognized
Olympic_(soil)
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
La Lande de Perrières, La Petite Lande and Le Pierrefiche) and colluvium. The colluvium underlies the gravel tongues and probably dates back to the Eocene
Saint-Paul-la-Roche
Cenozoic sedimentary basin in south eastern Australia
in the north west due to increased erosion, resulting in colluvium depositing. The colluvium forms fans, cones and scree slopes, and often contains clay
Murray_Basin
Rocks that resonate like a bell when struck
surface there are generally numerous boulders embedded in the soil (boulder colluvium), but no boulder fields. Typical Cross-section of a Ringing Rock Boulder
Ringing_rocks
Bedrock unit in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York
excellent building stone. Some of the boulders that have accumulated as colluvium at the base of Blue Mountain are used for decorative stone, building stone
Shawangunk_Formation
Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
is part of the surface-level formations of the dry valley carbonate colluvium type: silty sand with calcareous debris and sandy clay with debris. The
La_Bachellerie
Regosol and Cambisol) (21) sandy clay loams to sands developed on sandy colluvium (Eutric Arenosol, Regosol, Cambisol) (24) Inclusions complex of rock outcrops
Soil_in_Sa'isi_Tsa'ida_Imba
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Sweet Word
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Care free
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Blessing; Goddess Parvati
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Beloved one Close to heart
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Teutonic American English Scandinavian
Defender.
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(1-雄彦, 2-岳彦) Japanese name TAKEHIKO means 1) "hero prince," or 2) "mountain prince."
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