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diluvium

(daɪˈluːvɪəm; dɪ-)
n, pl -via (-vɪə)
(Geological Science) geology a former name for glacial drift. See drift12
[C19: from Latin: flood, from dīluere to wash away; see dilute]
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Rock type [K.sub.s] (GPa) Hard rock 5.00-10.00 Soft rock 1.50-3.00 Weathered rock 1.00-2.00 Mudstone 1.20-2.50 Diluvium sand 0.40-0.70 Gravel 0.40-0.70 Diluvium clay 0.40-1.00 Shock layer sand 0.05-0.20 Table 2: Anchor support parameters.
The upper part of the dump is covered with a Quaternary slope diluvium layer varying in thickness from 0.0 m to 6.0 m.
Hamburg, Germany, August 31, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Diluvium is an innovative alternative to the cloud.
And topography is broken down into mountainous areas, fluvial plains, valley areas, hilly areas, alluvial fan areas, piedmont slope areas, and diluvium areas.
In conjunction with Ikon's exhibition, the Korean Cultural Centre UK in London (www.kccuk.org.uk) is simultaneously presenting a new version of the work until November 1, also titled Diluvium.
Which were formed on the loamy soil, contemporary diluvium and bedded with guarded clays.
The last glacial period ended some 12,000 years ago (maybe the Diluvium) and the first writing forms, testimony of recent history, come from more than 5000 years before.