olistostrome
/ɒˈlɪstə(ʊ)ˌstrəʊm/Geology
noun
A sedimentary deposit composed of a heterogeneous mixture of materials and formed by the sliding or slumping of semi-fluid sediment.
Origin
1950s. From ancient Greek ὀλισθεῖν to slip, glide + στρῶμα bed.
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