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What is solifiction?

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 ∙ 11y ago
Updated: 6/19/2024

Solifluction is a type of mass wasting that occurs in permafrost areas when the active layer of soil becomes saturated with water, causing it to flow downslope slowly due to gravity. It is common in cold regions with alternating freeze-thaw cycles.

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