8.1 Notes: Mass Wasting

Soil Creep

DescribeThe gradual movement of soil downhill that isn’t easily noticed (unlike some creepy person in a room).

AvalancheDescribe:

A massive “slab” of ice & snow falls downhill very fast and creates more snow to fall.

Mud Flow

DescribeA very fast movement of rock & soil down a steep slope that is saturated with water. Happens in typically dry areas that get seasonal downpours.

Rockslide

DescribeA mass of rocks breaks loose & slides rapidly down a slope.