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beaded stream pattern — A characteristic pattern of small streams in areas underlain by ice wedges. The course of the stream channel is controlled by the pattern of the wedges, with beads (pools) occurring at the junctions of the wedges. NRC … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
beaded drainage pattern — (not recommended) use beaded stream pattern … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
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