Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Terracettes
A
Soil gathered in series of steps
2
Q
Landslide
A
rapid. Earth and rock down steep slope.
3
Q
Mudflow
A
Moving river, rock, soil water. Fastest mass movement
4
Q
Big burst
A
Form of mudflow. Upland areas. Peat saturated with water.
5
Q
Lahar
A
Mudflow: volcanic ash and rock
6
Q
Mass movement
A
The downward movement of loose material under influence of gravity
