Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of mass movement?
A
Downward movement or sliding of material under the influence of gravity.
2
Q
Describe rockfall.
A
Fragments of rock break away from the cliff face, often due to freeze-thaw weathering.
3
Q
Describe landslide.
A
Blocks of rock slide downhill.
4
Q
Describe mudflow.
A
Saturated soil and weak rock flows down a slope.
5
Q
Describe rotational slip.
A
Slump of saturated soil and weak rock along a curved surface.
