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Talus is an example of a soil deposit which is formed:
Talus is an example of a soil deposit which is formed:
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For identifying soil deposit types, remember: - Talus: Gravitational action. - Alluvial soil: Water action. - Aeolian deposits: Wind action.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- by the action of flowing water.
- by the consistent action of wind flow from the same direction.
- due to action of glacier drift.
- by the action of gravitational forces.
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Talus refers to a deposit of broken rock fragments that accumulate at the base of cliffs or steep slopes. It is primarily formed due to the action of gravitational forces, causing the rocks to fall and pile up at the slope’s base.
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