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Mudslide is an example of Masswasting process. It is caused by the downward movement of mud through a slope. So Mudslide could be referred to as a vertical erosion.
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Is a mudslide a type of erosion or weathering?
I think it is an example of erosion, since erosion is the process that moves weathered material from one spot to a different one
Are landslide and coastal erosion the same?
in a way because landslides are when rocks or earth or debris move down a slope. a mudslide is a fast moving landslide that flows in channels
What type of erosion is the dominant type of earth?
The most dominant type of erosion on earth is running water.
What was the main type of erosion of the dust bowl?
Wind erosion
How many people died in a mudslide in 2005 in California?
There were approximately 10 people who died during the mudslide in the state of California in 2005. The mudslide occurred in the town La Conchita.
Is a mudslide erosion?
Yes, a mudslide is erosion because it is moving sediment from place to place.
Is a mudslide a type of erosion or weathering?
I think it is an example of erosion, since erosion is the process that moves weathered material from one spot to a different one
What is it called when soil and rock are transported by the movement in erosion?
landslide/mudslide
What rapid and fluid type of downhill mass movement is a?
mudslide
When a mass of rock and soil suddenly slips down a slop what is that?
Usually erosion. Erosion is when rocks and soil crack and break off due to high amounts of pressure from water. Also can be called a mudslide.
Different factors that affect the shape of the Earth?
1. WEATHERING a. physical weathering/mechanical weathering b. chemical weathering 2. EROSION a. erosion by water b. erosion by wind c. erosion by ice/glaciers 3. MASS MOVEMENT a. landslide b. mudslide 4. TECTONIC PLATE MOVEMENT
What type of erosion causes a mountain pass?
Gully erosion, a type of water erosion.
What type of erosion causes a beach?
The type of erosion that causes sand is water erosion.
Name 1 slow type and fast type of mass movement?
slow creep and fast are mudslide
In which type of mass movement can soils behave a liquid and start flowing?
mudslide
Are landslide and coastal erosion the same?
in a way because landslides are when rocks or earth or debris move down a slope. a mudslide is a fast moving landslide that flows in channels
In which type of mass movement can soil behave like a liquid and start flowing?
mudslide
