Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
factors of mass movement
A
rain
slope
vegetation
people
2
Q
landslide
A
rapid
very steep slope
3
Q
mudflow
A
rapid
gentle- steep slope
4
Q
bogburst
A
may be rapid
gentle-steep slope
5
Q
soil creep
A
slow
gentle slope
6
Q
signs of soil creep
A
Tree trunks curve
Telegraph poles bend
Fence collapse
Soil builds up behind walls
Terrecettes
7
Q
Regolith
A
The loose material made of rocks, soil + mud that fall down the slope
