Pressure of water and other sediments.
The process of sediments moving slowly downhill is called erosion. Erosion is the transportation of rock fragments and soil particles by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice. It can happen gradually over time and shapes the Earth's surface.
sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock, such as sandstone or shale, is formed from slowly buried sediments that are compacted and cemented together by dissolved minerals like calcite or quartz. These rocks often preserve fossils and provide insight into Earth's history.
Sedimentary rock is formed from sediments are piled on top of one another, then compacted and cemented into rocks. Sandstone and limestone are examples of sedimentary rocks.
Sedimentary rock is formed from sediments are piled on top of one another, then compacted and cemented into rocks. Sandstone and limestone are examples of sedimentary rocks.
sediments are transported by ocean rift, streams, river currents, wind (air). they are deposited according to size. The largest sediments are deposited first. The sediments settle into the sand and are carried by the stream. Near the mouth of the stream where the water moves slowly the small sediments settle out. The larger sediments get carried by the river into the sea then the samller sediments. The sea water dissolved minerals and soak the sediments and cement together. This eventually forms sediments.
Sedimentary rock is formed from sediments are piled on top of one another, then compacted and cemented into rocks. Sandstone and limestone are examples of sedimentary rocks.
Sedimentary rock is formed from sediments are piled on top of one another, then compacted and cemented into rocks. Sandstone and limestone are examples of sedimentary rocks.
Heavier sediments are more easily pulled down by gravity in slower waters. But they also have the chance to clump together with other sediments and become heavy enough to be pulled down. In faster waters, it pulls the grains and material apart before it can settle and has a stronger force than the pull of gravity.
Erosion
The process in which sediments move slowly downhill, is called creep. It is common where freezing and thawing occur. As ice expands in soil, it pushed sediments up. Then as soil thaws, the sediments move farther downslope. Over time, creep can move large amounts of sediment, possibly causing damage to some structures
Very slowly.