Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diluvia
Noun
/dɪˈluːviə/
Definition
Diluvia refers to a geological term that denotes materials deposited by ancient floods or large-scale water events.
Examples
- The archaeologists discovered diluvia in the riverbed, indicating a history of massive flooding.
- Exploring the diluvia of the valley provided insight into the region’s climatic changes over centuries.
Meaning
The term is often used in the context of sedimentary geology to describe the layers of soil and debris laid down by moving water.
Synonyms
- Flood deposits
- Alluvium
- Sediments
