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Understanding Mass Wasting and Water Erosion in Geological Processes

Explore the phenomena of mass wasting such as rock falls, slumps, and creeps in various landscapes globally, from Stonebarrow Cliffs in England to exotic talus slopes. Delve into water-erosion mechanisms like raindrop impact and sheet wash, shaping river valleys and flood plains. Discover the dynamics of sediment transport in river processes and formations like oxbow lakes and alluvial fans.

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Understanding Mass Wasting and Water Erosion in Geological Processes

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  1. Mass wasting: Rock falls and talus

  2. Mass wasting: Rock falls and talus Stonebarrow cliffs, England Talus slope, somewhere exotic looking

  3. Mass wasting: Slumps and landslides

  4. Mass wasting: Slumps/landslides

  5. Mass wasting: Slumps/landslides

  6. Mass wasting: Rockslide (a landslide of dry, competent rock)

  7. Mass wasting: Creep

  8. Mass wasting: Creep ‘terracettes’

  9. Mass wasting: debris flow/mud flow

  10. Water-erosion: raindrop impact

  11. Water-erosion: sheet wash (lamellar flow)

  12. Water-erosion: ‘rill’/’gully’ erosion (onset of turbulent flow)

  13. V-shaped river valley-the engine of sediment removal and transport

  14. River processes: bed load

  15. River processes: suspended load

  16. Flood plains - temporary sinks of fine sediment Recent flooding of the Thames river basin

  17. Stream meanders

  18. Oxbow lake

  19. Alluvial fan (death valley)

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