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Section 12.3 Mass Movement A lot of material moves all at one time

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1 Section 12.3 Mass Movement A lot of material moves all at one time “the downward movement of weathered material due to gravity”

2 Erosion The removal and transport of weathered materials
#1 agent of erosion is WATER #2 agent of erosion is WIND

3 Types of Mass Movement Landslide The sudden mass movement of loose soil down a hill or slope

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5 Creep slow, VERY slow movement of soil down a hill

6 Slump A section of land tilts or curves down a slope or hill

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8 Mudflow Rapid movement of water-filled soil down a hill or slope

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10 Avalanche Sudden movement of snow down a hill or slope


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