| Computer Code: |
GFIC |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Pleistocene Epoch (QP)
— Pleistocene Epoch (QP) |
| Lithological Description: |
Glaciofluvial ice contact deposits consist of stratified sand and gravel and interbedded diamicton deposited by meltwater and ice under (subglacial), within (englacial), and at the margins of, glaciers.
Sand and gravel, locally with lenses of silt, clay and organic material. Moundy topography is characteristic, but flat-topped mounds are common. |
| 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: |
Glaciofluvial deposits (GFDU)
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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: |
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S013
E028
S023
S032
S040
E059
S021
S049
S084
S039
S039
S103
S103
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