colluvium Synonyms
colluvium Meaning
colluvium
rock detritus and soil accumulated at the foot of a slope
FAQs About the word colluvium
rock detritus and soil accumulated at the foot of a slope
loess, marl, sediment, detritus,alluvium, silt, dirt, mud, earth, mold
No antonyms found.
Colluvium, a loose accumulation of rock and soil, is commonly found at the base of slopes.
Colluvial deposits are characterized by their poor sorting and angularity.
The process of colluviation involves the gradual movement of debris downslope by gravity.
Colluvium is often associated with steep terrain and rapid erosion rates.
