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solifluction
noun[ U ]
geography specializeduk /ˈsɒl.iˌflʌk.ʃən/ us /ˈsoʊ.ləˌflʌk.ʃən/
the gradual movement of saturated(= very wet) soil down the side of a hill or mountain in very cold regions: 泥流
There is some evidence of slope degradation by solifluction under a cold climate.有证据表明，在寒冷的气候条件下，边坡会因泥流作用而退化。
Problems of solifluction and frost cracks are common to many sites in this Arctic region.
As temperatures decline during cold periods, solifluction is known to have increased.
This soil distribution may be an original feature, or may be a result of solifluction.
Solifluction terraces are present on some of the higher plateaux.
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