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Earth Flow
A type of mass wasting event that occurs when water-saturated soil or fine-grained sediment flows downhill, resembling a very slow moving river of soil.
Debris Avalanche
A rapid flow of rock, soil, and other debris down a slope, often triggered by natural events such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
Rock Slide
A type of landslide involving the rapid sliding of rock mass down a slope, often triggered by rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.
Debris Flow
A moving mass of loose mud, sand, soil, rock, and water that travels down slopes and valleys, often caused by heavy rainfall or rapid melting of snow and ice.