Landslide

Landslide

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

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weathering

Natural environment; Landslide

The destructive process by which earth and rock materials exposed to the atmosphere undergo physical disintegration and chemical decomposition resulting in changes in color, texture, composition, or ...

differential weathering

Natural environment; Landslide

When weathering across a rock face or exposure occurs at different rates; mainly due to variations in the composition and resistance of the rock. This results in an uneven surface with the more ...

mechanical weathering

Natural environment; Landslide

The physical processes by which rocks exposed to the weather change in character, decay, and crumble into soil. Processes include temperature change (expansion and shrinkage), freeze-thaw cycle, and ...