Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
factors?
A
level of cohesion within the sediment height of the slope , grain size within the sediment, temperature and level of saturation
2
Q
landslides
A
landslides: cliffs made of soft rock or deposited material, slip as a result of failure within when lubricated, usually following heavy rainfall
3
Q
rock fall
A
occurs from cliffs undercut by the sea or on slopes affected by mechanical weathering like frost action
4
Q
mudflows?
A
heavy rain causes large quantities of fine material to flow downhill, excess water causes saturstion as water cannit percolate any further
