Outwash (sandur) Flashcards by OB AJAYI

Outwash (sandur) Appearance

Flat expanse of sediment in proglacial area

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Outwash (sandur) Formation

As meltwater streams gradually lose energy on entering lowland areas, they deposit their material.

Largest material is deposited nearest snout and finest furthest away

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Outwash (sandur) landform type

fluvio-glacial

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