Landslide Flashcards
1
Q
is a slow or gradual movement of soil
A
Creep
2
Q
is the downslope flowage of soft and unconsolidated materials
A
Slump
3
Q
is the slow to rapid downslope movement of unconsolidated soil and rock debris
A
Rock and Debris Slide
4
Q
is the free falling movement of massive rocks from a cliff or steep slopes.
A
Rock Fall
5
Q
is the rapid flowage of debris and other rock material.
A
Debris flow
6
Q
is the mass movement characterized by a flowing mass of mud along the flank of a volcano
A
Mudflow
7
Q
Are geologic formations that are formed by erosion of bedrocks composed of soft material and rocks.
A
Sinkhole
