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Glossary - Alluvium

Alluvium

A general term for deposits made up of a mixture of loose rocks that were produced by mechanical means (detritus). Deposits of alluvium are typically formed as a result of flooding or transportation in a stream or river. e.g. an alluvial fan.


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