How Is It Possible for a Landslide to Occur Without

question 46

Multiple Choice

How is it possible for a landslide to occur without a trigger?

• A)Heating from geothermal processes weakens the rock.
• B)Long-term weathering weakens the rock past the strength necessary to maintain stability.
• C)Slopes are shaken by earthquakes and the materials are loosened.
• D)Water migrates along the sediment particles, reducing friction between them.

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