gelifluction

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gelifluction [¦jel·ə¦flək·shən]

(geology)

The slow, continuous downslope movement of rock debris and water-saturated soil that occurs above frozen ground, as in most polar regions and in many high mountain ranges. Also known as congelifluction; gelisolifluction.

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