The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Debris cone [Obsolete: use TCON]

Computer Code: DCON Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Index Level
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: [Obsolete: use TCON] Variable lithology. Matrix-supported or matrix-rich 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. May be active or inactive. [Generic description: 'TMOS' Procedures].
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: none recorded or not applicable
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
none recorded or not applicable
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable