TY - JOUR
T1 - Influence of clast axial ratio on macrofabric strength in periglacial colluvium
AU - Millar, Susan W.S.
AU - Nelson, Frederick E.
PY - 2003/9
Y1 - 2003/9
N2 - Samples of fabric data collected from periglacial solifluction lobes in central Alaska show a systematic, positive relation between clast axial ratio and fabric strength. Samples composed of clasts with low a:b axial ratios have relatively low fabric strength. Restricting sampling to clasts with axial ratios of 1.5:1 or higher increases fabric strength and decreases its variability. To enhance comparability between fabric studies and the utility of fabric interpretation, sampling should be restricted to clasts with relatively large (≥ 1.5:1) axial ratios.
AB - Samples of fabric data collected from periglacial solifluction lobes in central Alaska show a systematic, positive relation between clast axial ratio and fabric strength. Samples composed of clasts with low a:b axial ratios have relatively low fabric strength. Restricting sampling to clasts with axial ratios of 1.5:1 or higher increases fabric strength and decreases its variability. To enhance comparability between fabric studies and the utility of fabric interpretation, sampling should be restricted to clasts with relatively large (≥ 1.5:1) axial ratios.
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U2 - 10.1306/022803730720
DO - 10.1306/022803730720
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:2042527660
VL - 73
SP - 720
EP - 724
JO - Journal of Sedimentary Research
JF - Journal of Sedimentary Research
SN - 1527-1404
IS - 5
ER -