Mass Movement Flashcards
0
Q
What are the main types of mass movement?
A
Landslides
Bog bursts
Mudflows
Soil creep
1
Q
What are the main influences of mass movement?
A
Gradient
Water Content
Human Activity
Vegetation
2
Q
Where are landslides most common?
A
Mountainous Areas
3
Q
Name one cause of a landslide.
A
A= A road cutting off a steep slope B= Constant erosion by waves causing under cuttings off cliffs. C= Earthquakes and Aftershocks
4
Q
What is a bog burst?
A
A bog burst is the movement of peat down a hillside.
