What is another word for talus?

Pronunciation: [tˈaləs] (IPA)

The term "talus" generally refers to a sloping mass of rocks at the base of a cliff or mountain. There are various synonyms for this geological term, including scree, debris, rubble, and rockfall. While some of these terms have slightly different meanings, they are all commonly used to describe loose rocks that have accumulated at the bottom of a slope. The size and composition of a talus slope can vary depending on the location and age of the rocks, as well as the climate and other environmental factors. Talus slopes can be dangerous for hikers and climbers, as loose rocks can easily shift and cause injury or even death.

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Usage examples for Talus

Angular fragments, however, remain at rest unless the slope is very steep, and consequently a long talus will be formed sloping down to the brink of the sudden drop at an angle of something like 45 degrees.
"Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England"
W. P. Haskett Smith
A climb down ledges and talus slopes brings one to the little lake, and from here the first glimpse is caught of the exquisitely beautiful Lake O'Hara in the valley far below.
"Among the Canadian Alps"
Lawrence J. Burpee
To his nephew, talus, or Perdrix, he taught all that he himself knew of all the mechanical arts.
"A Book of Myths"
Jean Lang

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