Assets / #76698: Cat Steps at the Sylvan Runkel Preserve

When saturated Loess soils “slump” as a unit, the “slumps” are called “cat steps.” They are one of the many unique and easily-recognized characteristics of Loess soils.

Public domain. Mike Whye

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Sylvan Runkel Preserve, Monona County, Iowa (41.986° N 95.933° W)

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