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Mass Movement

Mass Movement Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Mass Movement The process of rock, snow, soil, or other material moving downhill
Angle of Repose The steepest angle, or slope, at which loose material no longer moves downhill
Landslide When a large amount of rock and soil moves suddenly and rapidly downhill
Heavy Rains This makes soil wet and heavy, which makes it more likely to move downhill
Deforestation The cutting down of trees, which can cause landslides because tree roots help to hold soil in place
Earthquakes The shaking of the ground that can make mass movement more likely
Slump When a block of material moves downhill along a curved surface
Rock Fall When loose rock falls moves quickly down a steep slope
Mudflow The rapid movement of a mixture of soil and water downhill
Lahar The movement of water, soil, and ash caused by a volcanic eruption
Creep The very slow movement of material downhill
Gravity The force that causes all material to move downhill
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