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Mass Movement: Earth's Dynamic Erosion Process

Explore the powerful forces of mass movement, including the downward movement of weathered material due to gravity. Learn about erosion, the removal and transport of materials, with water and wind as prominent agents. Discover different types of mass movement, such as landslides, creeps, slumps, mudflows, and avalanches.

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Mass Movement: Earth's Dynamic Erosion Process

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  1. Mass Movement A lot of material moves all at one time “the downward movement of weathered material due to gravity” Section 12.3

  2. Erosion The removal and transport of weathered materials #1 agent of erosion is WATER #2 agent of erosion is WIND

  3. Landslide The sudden mass movement of loose soil down a hill or slope Types of Mass Movement

  4. Creep slow, VERY slow movement of soil down a hill

  5. Slump A section of land tilts or curves down a slope or hill

  6. Mudflow Rapid movement of water-filled soil down a hill or slope

  7. Avalanche Sudden movement of snow down a hill or slope

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