Slumping and Sliding Flashcards
1
Q
What is slumping sometimes called?
A
Rotational slipping
2
Q
Where is slumping common?
A
Along river banks, especially if they’re made of clay
3
Q
When does slumping happen?
A
When a section of land moves down a slope as a whole
4
Q
What happens to the clay in dry weather then what happens when it rains?
A
In dry weather the clay contracts and cracks, when it rains the water runs into the cracks and is absorbed until the clay becomes saturated
5
Q
What happens due to the increased weight from the water and the effect of gravity?
A
It slips down the slope along a curved slip plane and leaves the material “tipped” backwards
