solifluction lobe
Link: http://w3id.org/permafrost/v/ipaglossary/t0307
Within: IPA Permafrost Glossary
Definition: An isolated, tongue-shaped solifluction feature, up to 25 m wide and 150 m or more long, formed by more rapid solifluction on certain sections of a slope showing variations in gradient.
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solifluction lobe
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Commonly has a steep (15?-60?) front and a relatively smooth upper surface. Solifluction lobes with fronts covered by a vegetation mat are called "turf-banked lobes" whereas those that are stony are called "stone-banked lobes".
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https://doi.org/10.4224/20386561
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mud-debris tongue
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