5 Questions
Which types of landslides are excluded from influential narrower definitions?
Lateral spreads and mass flows
What are the causes of landslides usually related to?
Instabilities in slopes
According to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, which type of landslide is distinguished by undercutting?
Fall
What distinguishes landslide causes from landslide triggers?
Location and time
What do influential narrower definitions restrict landslides to?
Slumps and translational slides in rock and regolith
Test your knowledge of different types of landslides with this quiz. Explore classifications such as fall, slump, rockslide, earthflow, sinkholes, and more. See how many types of landslides you can identify and understand the distinguishing characteristics of each.
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