Mass Movement

Question 1

Rockfall

Answer 1

Here rocks are dislodged from the cliff due to weather and marine erosion
Creates small boulder and can see visible due to scree slopes

Question 2

Blockfall

Answer 2

Larger and bigger boulders that sit at the base of the cliff are dislodged from the face of the cliff

Question 3

Rotational slumping

Answer 3

Creates a seaward curved surface where masses of material rotate downwards
Large role of water involvement

Question 4

Topple

Answer 4

Where rock strata have a very seaward dip and quickly lead to instability of blocks of material toppling seaward

Question 5

Flow

Answer 5

When weak unconsolidated rock become saturated and lose this cohesion and flow downslope