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What are the three types of landslides described in the text?
What are the three types of landslides described in the text?
The three types of landslides described in the text are fall, topples, and slide.
What is the main characteristic of a fall landslide?
What is the main characteristic of a fall landslide?
The main characteristic of a fall landslide is the collapse of material from a cliff or steep slope.
What is the main characteristic of a flow landslide?
What is the main characteristic of a flow landslide?
The main characteristic of a flow landslide is the movement of material down a slope in the form of a fluid.
What are the three main types of landslides described in the text?
What are the three main types of landslides described in the text?
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What is the characteristic of a rotational slide?
What is the characteristic of a rotational slide?
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What is the characteristic of a flow landslide?
What is the characteristic of a flow landslide?
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Study Notes
Landslide Types
- Falls are characterized by the free-fall of rock or debris from a steep cliff or slope
- Flows involve the movement of unconsolidated materials like soil, mud, or debris, often with a high water content, which move downslope in a fluid-like manner
- Slides involve the downward and outward movement of a coherent mass of rock or soil along a well-defined slip surface.
Rotational Slides
- Rotational Slides are characterized by a curved slip surface and backward rotation of the moving mass.
Flow Slides
- Flow Slides are characterized by the mobility of the moving mass, often resembling a fluid and featuring a high water content.
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Test your knowledge on geological hazards and the different types and causes of landslides. Learn about the various types of landslides, including falls, topples, and slides, and understand how they occur. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of these natural phenomena.
