D2
Lesson Summary
Vocabulary Link
- mass movement
- mass wasting
- rockfall
- mudflow
- lahar
- slump
- creep
- solifluction
- permafrost
- Mass movement is the downhill movement of rock and soil under the influence of gravity.
- Four major factors influencing mass movement are mass, friction, triggers, and water.
- Rockfall, landslide, mudflow, and slump are all examples of rapid mass movement.
- Creep and solifluction are examples of slow mass movement.