solifluction

solifluction

CEFR: C1-C2 /so-lifluc-tion/ [no ipa available]

Definition: The gradual movement of wet soil or other material down a slope, especially where frozen subsoil acts as a barrier to the percolation of water.

Example Sentences:
In contrast to the soil creep of temperate regions, solifluction and gelifiuction are relatively rapid processes in periglacial regions and can result in the active development of slopes.