Coasts Defintions Flashcards
1
Q
Define ‘Mass Movement’
A
The downhill movement of material under the influence of gravity
2
Q
Define ‘Rock Fall’
A
Fragments of rock break away from the cliff face, often due to freeze-thaw weathering
3
Q
What happens in a landslide?
A
Blocks of rock slide downhill
4
Q
What is ‘Rotational Slip?
A
Slump of saturated soul and weak rock along a curved surface
5
Q
Define ‘Mud Flow’
A
Saturated soil and weak rock flows down a slope
