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Biological and physical processes
Geologic processes
Slope processes
Landslides
Downslope movement of rock, soil, or artificial fill under the influences of gravity.
This category is also used for
avalanches
,
debris avalanches
,
debris flows
,
rockfalls
,
slides (land)
,
slumps
,
earth flows
, and
mudslides
.
Subtopics:
Lahars
(2 items)
Landslide maps
(20 items)
Landslide preparedness
(0 items)
Related topics:
Geomorphology
Hazards
Landslide susceptibility assessment
Ground failure
