erosion and mass movements rrb page 161-162. erosion erosion: the carrying of sediment by wind,...
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Erosion and Mass Erosion and Mass MovementsMovements
RRB page 161-162RRB page 161-162
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ErosionErosion Erosion: The carrying of sediment by wind, Erosion: The carrying of sediment by wind,
water, ice and other agentswater, ice and other agents Erosion is the process by which sediments Erosion is the process by which sediments
are obtained and transportedare obtained and transported Erosion is also the wearing away and Erosion is also the wearing away and
lowering of Earth’s land and surface lowering of Earth’s land and surface featuresfeatures
DO NOT WRITE: The sun plays an important DO NOT WRITE: The sun plays an important part in erosion. The sun drives the water part in erosion. The sun drives the water cycle, and therefore, precipitation for cycle, and therefore, precipitation for running water and glaciers. Insolation also running water and glaciers. Insolation also ”fuels” wind patterns that create ocean ”fuels” wind patterns that create ocean currents and wavescurrents and waves
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Triggers of Mass Movements
Mass MovementsMass Movements
Among the factors that commonly trigger mass movements are saturation of surface materials with water, oversteepening of slopes, removal of vegetation, and earthquakes.
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Types of Mass Movements
Mass MovementsMass Movements
Geologists classify mass movements based on the kind of material that moves, how it moves, and the speed of movement.
Rockfalls
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Types of Mass Movements
Mass MovementsMass Movements
• Speed: 1 mm/ day to 1 km/hr
Debris Flow
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Heavy Rains Can Trigger Heavy Rains Can Trigger SlumpsSlumps
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Types of Mass Movements
Mass MovementsMass Movements
•Mudflows
Mudflows
Flows• Flows are mass movements of material
containing a large amount of water.
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Types of Mass Movements
Mass MovementsMass Movements
Creep
*Creep can cause: Cracked roads, leaning utility poles, and bent trees
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