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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Creep | . Slow mass movement downslope. . water breaks up rock particles, allowing them to move freely. . roots that act as wedges force rock/soil apart. |
| Mudflow | . Giant moving mud pie. . When large amounts of water mixed with soil and rock. . It happens in mountainous regions during dry spells followed by a large amount of rainfall. |
| Slump | . Type of landslide that occurs when a material moves downslope over a CURVED surface. |
| Rock Fall | . A group of loose rocks falls down a steep slope. . Loosened or exposed rocks above the road tend to fall as a result of gravity rocks range in size. |
| Lahar | . Result of volcanic eruption. . Snowy peaks on the mountain suddenly melt and the water mixes with the soil and volcanic ash and creates a hot, thick substance like concrete. |
| Landslide | A sudden rapid movement of a large amount of land moving downward parallel to the slope of the land. |