colluvia Synonyms
colluvia Meaning
colluvia
rock detritus and soil accumulated at the foot of a slope
colluvia Sentence Examples
- The colluvia at the base of the slope was composed of loose soil and rock fragments.
- The development left a thin layer of colluvia over the underlying bedrock.
- Colluvia accumulated in the depressions, forming fertile pockets.
- The presence of colluvia indicated the occurrence of previous landslides.
- The colluvial deposit contained artifacts, offering insights into past human occupation.
- The erosion of colluvia contributed to sediment buildup in the nearby watercourse.
- Vegetation played a crucial role in stabilizing the colluvia and preventing further erosion.
- The colluvia provided a suitable substrate for the growth of diverse plant species.
- The accumulation of colluvia over time formed terraces along the hillsides.
- The colluvia was a source of nutrient-rich sediment for the adjacent floodplain.
FAQs About the word colluvia
rock detritus and soil accumulated at the foot of a slope
loesses, detritus, molds,alluviums, alluvia, silts, sediments, marls, blacklands, earth
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The colluvia at the base of the slope was composed of loose soil and rock fragments.
The development left a thin layer of colluvia over the underlying bedrock.
Colluvia accumulated in the depressions, forming fertile pockets.
The presence of colluvia indicated the occurrence of previous landslides.
