Encyclopedia

peat flow

peat flow

[′pēt ‚flō]
(ecology)
A mudflow of peat produced in a peat bog by a bog burst.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
References in periodicals archive
Editors Baum, Godt and Highland are researchers with the USGS, and they include expert commentary on such issues as landslide mapping techniques in Seattle, the effects of peat flows into lakes and sloughs, numerical models of rainfall thresholds and a prototype system for forecasting landslides.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.