Mass movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is rockfall?
A
bits of rock fall off the cliff face usually due to freeze thaw weathering
2
Q
What is mudflow?
A
saturated soil flows down a slope
3
Q
What is landslide?
A
large blocks of rock slide down hill
4
Q
What is rotational slip?
A
saturated soil slump down a curved surface
5
Q
What is mass movement?
A
the downhill movement of sediment that moves because of gravity
