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  • Identifying Large Rock Pieces: Boulders, Blocks & More - Geology Explained
    There are a few terms you could use, depending on the specific context:

    General terms:

    * Rock fragments: This is the most general term and can refer to any piece of rock, regardless of size.

    * Boulders: This term specifically refers to large, rounded pieces of rock.

    * Blocks: This term refers to large, angular pieces of rock.

    * Debris: This term is often used to refer to loose, fragmented rock, including boulders and blocks.

    More specific terms:

    * Clasts: This term is used in geology to refer to any fragment of rock or mineral that has been transported and deposited by a geological process.

    * Megaclasts: This term refers to exceptionally large clasts, often exceeding several meters in diameter.

    * Erratics: This term refers to large boulders that have been transported by glaciers and deposited in a different location.

    The best term to use will depend on the specific size and shape of the rock fragments, as well as the context in which they are being discussed.

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