Mass Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four processes of mass movement?
A
Rockfall, Landslides, Mudflows and Soil Creep
2
Q
What is the process of Rockfall?
A
The process of Rockfall is where fragments of rock break away from the surface of the cliff usually due to freeze-thaw.
3
Q
What is the process of a Landslide?
A
The process of a Landslide is where blocks of detached rock slide down the slide plane form the bedding of rock.
4
Q
What is the process of a Mudflow?
A
Mudflow is where saturated soil and rock debris usually around a stream flows down a slope.
5
Q
What is the process of Soil Creep/Rational Slip?
A
Rational Slip is a slump of saturated soil and weak rock along a curved surface.
