Landslide

Landslide

The downward mass movement (or avalanche) of materials such as rocks or soil under the force of gravity.

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liquefaction

Natural environment; Landslide

The transformation of saturated, loosely packed, course-grained soils from a solid to a liquid state. The soil grains temporarily lose contact with each other and the particle weight is transferred ...

lithology

Natural environment; Landslide

The physical character of a rock, generally as determined at the microscopic level, or with the aid of a low-power magnifier; the microscopic study and description of rocks.

loess

Natural environment; Landslide

A homogenous, nonstratified, deposit consisting predominantly of silt, with subordinate amounts of very fine sand and/or clay.

mitigation

Natural environment; Landslide

Activities that reduce or eliminate the probability of occurrence of a disaster and/or activities that dissipate or lessen the effects of emergencies or disasters when they actually occur.

mudflow

Natural environment; Landslide

A general term for a mass-movement landform and process characterized by a flowing mass of fine-grained earth material with a high degree of fluidity. The water content may range up to 60%; also ...

mudslide

Natural environment; Landslide

An imprecise but popular term coined in California, USA, frequently used by laymen and the news media to describe a wide scope of events, ranging from debris-laden floods to landslides. Not ...