Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is mass movement?
A
This is material moving down a hillside
2
Q
What are the 4 types of mass movement?
A
Rockfall, Landslide, Rotational slip, Mudflow
3
Q
What is rockfall?
A
when fragments of rock break away from the cliff-face, often due to freeze-thaw weathering.
4
Q
What is mudflow?
A
This is saturated soil and weak rock flowing down a slope.
5
Q
What is a landslide?
A
This is when blocks of rocks slide downhill.
6
Q
What is rotational slip?
A
This is a slump of saturated soil and weak rock along a curved surface
