rock stream
geology
Also known as: rubble sheet
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A rock stream is a mass of rock fragments that moves slowly down a slope. This movement is typically driven by gravity, often aided by frost action and sometimes by ice within the fragments. A rock glacier is a type of rock stream that resembles a valley glacier in appearance. Streambeds, in contrast, are depressions shaped by flowing water and can be cut into bedrock or unconsolidated materials.123
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