…Pumice deposits often weather to a yellowish brown while retaining their shape, giving them a peculiar appearance. In Aomori Prefecture, what is called "Awazuna" (millet sand) is the weathered product of fine-grained pumice originating from Towada, and its appearance is reminiscent of millet okoshi. In southern Nagano Prefecture, a weathered pumice layer called miso soil (miso-tsuchi) was named for its appearance that resembles miso granules. *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Awazuna" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…また軽石の堆積物はその形をとどめたまま黄褐色に風化し,特異な外観を呈することが多い。青森県で〈あわずな(粟砂)〉と呼ばれるものは,十和田起源の細粒軽石の風化物で,その産状は粟おこしを連想させる。長野県南部のみそ土(つち)と呼ばれる風化軽石層は,その外観が粒みそ状であるところから名づけられた。… ※「あわずな」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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