Deflation
The downhill movement of eroded material is known as mass wasting or mass movement. This process involves the movement of rock, soil, and debris under the influence of gravity. It can occur in various forms such as landslides, mudflows, and rockfalls.
This is known as a landslide.
No, the placing of eroded materials is known as deposition (depositing of the water born material downstream).
When a mass of rock or sediment moves downhill, leaving a curved scar, it is typically the result of a landslide or rockslide. The curved scar is known as a slip plane or scarp, which forms due to the movement of the material along a curved surface as it slides downhill under the force of gravity. This process can often be triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or other external factors that reduce the friction holding the material in place.
The downhill movement of water and soil is known as erosion. It can be caused by various factors such as rainfall, wind, or human activities, leading to the wearing away of the land surface over time. Erosion can result in soil loss, sedimentation in water bodies, and changes in landscapes.
The term for a rapid mass movement that flows downhill over a curved surface is known as a debris flow. These can be triggered by heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt, leading to a swift and destructive flow of materials down slopes.
Yes, mudflows can be one of the fastest forms of mass movement. They consist of a mixture of water and sediment that flows downhill very quickly, often accelerated by factors like heavy rainfall or melting snow. Mudflows are known for their destructive power and ability to transport large amounts of material rapidly.
Mass movement (also known as mass wasting) can be any of four types of motions :creep (objects lean downhill over many years)slump (rock and soil slip down a hill in one large mass)slides (landslides : rock and soil slide downhill)flows (mudslides and mudflows: rock and soil mixed with water slides downhill)Under some definitions, there are two other types, which do not involve "flows" of material. They are :topples (rock pivots off a slope)falls (rock separates and falls without flowing)
The movement of heated material due to differences in density is known as convection. In this process, warmer, less dense material rises, while cooler, denser material sinks, creating a circular motion of material. This is a common occurrence in fluids like air and water.
Yes, the movement of energy through direct contact is known as conduction. Conduction occurs when heat transfers through a material due to direct contact between molecules without any bulk movement of the material itself.
The driving force behind the movement of material from high to low areas if the force of gravity. But before that occurs, he rock material has to be broken (eroded), transported and deposited. This dynamic process is known as gradation and it is responsible for sculpting a variety of landforms.
This is known as a rockfall or landslide, which occurs when gravity causes loose rocks and soil to rapidly move downhill. These events can be triggered by factors such as heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activities, and can pose significant hazards to people and property in the affected area.