Monday, December 20, 2010

Mass Movement: Slump

Slumps take place as a movement of earth or rock material, often as several independent units, creating a number of step-like "terracettes." Undercutting of slopes by stream erosion, waves, and road building are common causes of slumping.

Here is an example of a slump



This is a hill side that has been deformed by a slump

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