The BGS Lexicon of Named Rock Units — Result Details

Complex landslide deposits

Computer Code: CPLX Preferred Map Code: notEntered
Status Code: Full
Age range: Quaternary Period (Q) — Quaternary Period (Q)
Lithological Description: Complex landslide deposits are formed by landslides which exhibit at least two types of movement (falling, toppling, sliding, flowing, spreading) in sequence. Many landslips are complex, although one type of movement may dominate over the others at certain areas within a slide or at a particular time (for example: rockfall-debris flow).
Definition of Lower Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Definition of Upper Boundary: none recorded or not applicable
Thickness: none recorded or not applicable
Geographical Limits: none recorded or not applicable
Parent Unit: Landslide deposits (SLIP)
Previous Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Alternative Name(s): none recorded or not applicable
Stratotypes:
none recorded or not applicable
Reference(s):
McMillan, A A and Powell, J H. 1999. The classification of artificial (man made) ground and natural superficial deposits. British Geological Survey Research Report, RR/99/04. 
1:50K maps on which the lithostratigraphical unit is found, and map code used:
none recorded or not applicable