| Computer Code: |
MASMD |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Phanerozoic Eon (FH)
— Phanerozoic Eon (FH) |
| Lithological Description: |
Mass movement deposits are those formed by the outward and downward gravitational movement of earth material on slopes without the aid of running water as a transportational agent. This definition does not deny the importance of water or ice, as destabilising factors. It excludes subsidence and other mass movement on flat ground. |
| Definition of Lower Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Definition of Upper Boundary: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Thickness: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Geographical Limits: |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Parent Unit: |
Superficial deposits (SUPD)
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| Previous Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Alternative Name(s): |
none recorded or not applicable
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| Stratotypes: |
| none recorded or not applicable |
| Reference(s): |
| McMillan, A A, and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. |
| 1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used: |
| none recorded or not applicable |
