| Computer Code: |
TCON |
Preferred Map Code: |
notEntered |
| Status Code: |
Full |
| Age range: |
Quaternary Period (Q)
— Quaternary Period (Q) |
| Lithological Description: |
Talus cone refers to a matrix-supported or matrix-rich, cone-like accumulation of rock fragments of any size or shape at the foot of a gully or chute in a cliff or steep slope. Formed by mass-movement-rainwash, sheetwash, debris flow, mudslide or avalanche. |
| 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: |
Talus (TALU)
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| Previous Name(s): |
Debris cone [Obsolete Name and Code: Use TCON]
(DCON)
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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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S074
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