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physical phenomenon > gravity flow

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gravity flow  

Definition

  • A gravity flow or gravitational flow, glacier movement down a slope, considered to be viscous flow. (Adapted from: Moureau M. & Brace G. (2000). Comprehensive Dictionary of Earth Science - Dictionnaire des Sciences de la Terre. Paris, Technip.)

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  • gravitational flows

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