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Description: Hypothetical valley cross-section illustrating a complex sequence of aggradational (fill) and degradational (cut and strath) fluvial terraces and deposits (upland gravels). Note ct = cut terraces, ft = fill terraces, ft(b) = buried fill terrace, fp = active floodplain, st = strath terrace, and ug = upland gravels.
Title: FluvialTerraces
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Author: Cristellaria
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