Q24
The process of slope failure in permafrost regions due to thawing is called:
A.
Gelifluction
AnswerB.
Frost heave
C.
Subsidence
D.
Talus creep
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Gelifluction involves the slow downslope flow of water-saturated soil over permafrost, triggered by seasonal thawing.